Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
999. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons processed by the Garda National Immigration Bureau following the discovery of such persons in transport vehicles of any description at Irish harbours and ports of entry from 2018 to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1189/25]
View answerThe State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of State sovereignty, which is necessary to protect the security of the State and to prevent illegal immigration. The exercise of powers in this area is at all times subject to the law and to respect for individual rights.
The Garda National Immigration Bureau has responsibility for airports and other ports of entry in the State with the exception of Dublin Airport, where the Border Management Unit of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties
I have sought the information requested from the Garda Commissioner and I will write to the Deputy directly should the information be available.
