Immigration Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Questions (594)

Holly Cairns

Question:

594. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will clarify the nature of the review concerning the detention of a person (details supplied) who was kept in solitary confinement for more than a week in Mountjoy Prison after immigration officials refused to allow them into the country; the expected timeline for this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17105/20]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

My Department does not comment on individual cases. However, I can confirm it is standard practice in the case of legal proceedings such as this to conduct a full review of what occurred and improve or amend any procedural or administrative arrangements, including in relation to arrangements with An Garda Síochána, so that the immigration service can continually improve how it conducts its business.