A Garda Síochána
All of these deportees were Georgian citizens
Thirty -two people were deported from the Republic of Ireland to Georgia on Thursday evening.
It was the first operation that was signed as part of a contract signed by the Republic last November for the provision of charter flights for deportation.
Everyone who was brought to Tibilis on the flight were Georgian citizens who were exposed to deportation orders.
The group consisted of 28 men, three women and a child who was with their parents.
A Garda Síochána
The deported group consisted of 28 men, three women and one child
“A central priority for me and this government is that our immigration laws are robust and enforced,” said Irish Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan.
“People have the right to have confidence in our immigration system, and there must be consequences for people who refuse to leave the state when they are ordered.”
He said that the flight on Thursday was “a significant beginning to ensure that deportation orders are enforced and part of a more effective immigration system in general.
“Further flights will be planned in the future.”
Gardai (police), medical staff, an interpreter and a human rights observer were also on board the flight.
Mr. O'Callaghan said that if a person's application is rejected on asylum or you have no permission to be in the state, support will be offered to voluntarily return home.
If you do not do this, you can be deported from the Garda National Immigration Bureau, he added.
The Irish Ministry of Justice said that access to chartered flights “increased the capacity of a Garda Síochána considerably to cause distances”.
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Irish Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan said
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Drew Harris, Commissioner of Garda, said: “Yesterday, the Garda National Immigration Bureau of a Garda Síochána carried out the removal of 32 people from Ireland to Georgia in a planned operation.
“This was the biggest distance from Gnib for over six years. A.
“A Garda Síochána continues to play her role in enforcing immigration legislation and maintaining the security and integrity of our borders.”
Foreign Minister for Migration Colm Brophy said: “Chartered deportation flights will now be an important part in removing people who have no right to stay in our country.
“I look forward to seeing chartered flights in connection with voluntary deportations to ensure that we have a fixed and effective system to deal with future deportations.”
