Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
497. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice to provide, in tabular form, by month and nationality, the number of people who have been refused permission to land in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19048/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is provided in the attached document.
The Border Management Unit of my Department is responsible for frontline Immigration at Dublin Airport only, as such the attached figures reflect the position at Dublin Airport. Other airports and other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
Under Section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004, an Immigration Officer must determine whether a non-EEA national should be granted leave to land and gain entry to the State. In performing their duties, an Officer is required to consider all of the circumstances of the individual at the time of entry. Section 4(3) of that Act sets out the full range of grounds on which a passenger may be refused.
The Deputy should note that where the number is low (less than 10), a breakdown is not provided. This is for reasons of confidentiality. Where the total for the 12 months equals less than 10, they are grouped as 'Others'.
