Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
210. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of letters of intention to deport under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 issued in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; if they were asylum-related or non-asylum-related; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20859/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the number of intention to deport letters issued under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) in the years between 2013 up to and including 31/03/2017 was approximately 7,362. This includes both failed asylum seekers and anyone who entered the section 3 process by any other means, for example, those whose immigration permission has lapsed or not been renewed.
The information sought by the Deputy is as set out in the following tables:
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Breakdown of letters issued in 2013 of intention to Deport under Section 3 |
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Type |
Numbers |
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Non-Asylum |
1016 |
|
Asylum |
854 |
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Total |
1870 |
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Breakdown of letters issued in 2014 of intention to Deport under Section 3 |
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|
Type |
Numbers |
|
Non-Asylum |
725 |
|
Asylum |
654 |
|
Total |
1379 |
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Breakdown of letters issued in 2015 of intention to Deport under Section 3 |
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|
Type |
Numbers |
|
Non-Asylum |
503 |
|
Asylum |
1049 |
|
Total |
1552 |
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Breakdown of letters issued in 2016 of intention to Deport under Section 3 |
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|
Type |
Numbers |
|
Non-Asylum |
777 |
|
Asylum |
975 |
|
Total |
1752 |
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Breakdown of letters issued in 2017 (up to and including 31/01/2017) of intention to Deport under Section 3 |
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|
Type |
Numbers |
|
Non-Asylum |
489 |
|
Asylum |
320 |
|
Total |
809 |
