Deportation Orders.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Ceisteanna (369)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

455 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of deportation cases approved by him likely to be deemed unconstitutional on the basis of a recent decision of the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4665/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The High Court judgment of 22 January 2004 has no bearing on the deportation provisions of the Immigration Act 1999 as these were not impugned in the judgment.