I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 to 111, inclusive, together.
I understand from the Garda authorities that one minor apparently not in the company of a parent or legal guardian was refused leave to land in the past three years and that the person in question was not provided with legal representation or the services of a social worker or translator as the person was accompanied by two friends, one of whom spoke English.
No comprehensive figures are available for the number of unaccompanied non-national minors admitted to the State in each year since 1997. Indeed, many persons would be coming from within the common travel area and would not be subject to systematic immigration checks. Many of the minors admitted are either students or other young persons coming to visit relatives or friends residing here.