Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
568 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated number of undocumented persons resident here; the nationalities represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1152/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAccurately estimating the number of illegal migrants is immensely difficult in any jurisdiction, including Ireland. This is due to the clandestine and covert nature of the activity. I do not therefore propose to make what would be essentially a guess at the figure for Ireland or indeed to highlight particular nationalities.
