Don’t deport Darlene, minister urged

THE Department of Justice has stepped up moves to deport immigrants whose marriages to Irish citizens have broken down.

The Irish Council of Civil Liberties yesterday described the policy as ‘inhumane’ and said it could lead to many women remaining trapped in abusive relationships for fear of being made to leave the country.

“In other countries they do not revoke residency unless the couple are divorced. They have humane policies but here you could pay your taxes for 20 years and still be deported if your marriage breaks down,” said a spokesperson.