Catherine Connolly
Question:180. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of deportation orders issued since 1 March 2020 to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39132/20]
View answerWednesday, 25 November 2020
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Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020, a total of 469 Deportation Orders have been issued by the Immigration Service of my Department.
The enforcement of Deportation Orders is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). I can assure the Deputy, that both my own Department, and the GNIB are taking a pragmatic approach in relation to the enforcement of Deportation Orders during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Section 3 (11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) also allows an Order to be amended or revoked by making a request to me as Minister for Justice.
Question No. 181 answered with Question No. 168.