Deportation Orders

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017

Thursday, 7 December 2017

Ceisteanna (122)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

122. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times section 78 of the International Protection Act 2015 giving gardaí the power to access private property to effect deportation orders has been used by members of An Garda Síochána or immigration officers since the Act came into force. [52551/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The enforcement of deportation orders is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that they are in contact with the GNIB on the matter and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.