Repatriation
Repatriation Unit is responsible for considering the cases of failed asylum seekers and illegal immigrants under Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act, 1999 for Leave to Remain in the State or repatriation to their countries of origin. It is also responsible for actively encouraging voluntary repatriation to the country of origin. The Unit is responsible for giving effect to the transfer of persons under the EU Dublin Regulation to the appropriate EU State for their asylum applications to be determined there and for giving effect to the implementation of a bilateral readmission agreement with Nigeria.
The Unit liaises with the Garda National Immigration Bureau in the effecting of Deportation Orders made by the Minister under Section 3 of the Immigration Act, 1999. The Unit also liaises with other interested third parties e.g. the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Customs Service, Work Permits Section, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Unit also responds to Judicial Review and Court proceedings on behalf of the Minister.
Repatriation
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
13/14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2
Main Telephone: + 353 1 6167700
Telephone (within Ireland): Lo-Call 1890 551 500
Telephone (from outside Ireland): + 353 1 616 7700
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