Reprieve hopes for family facing deportation

A FAMILY of four who were to be deported yesterday were last night anxiously awaiting word on whether the Department of Justice would allow them to remain until they can apply for a judicial review.

The Salako family from Nigeria featured prominently on radio and TV yesterday, after campaigners highlighted the fact that Mary, 11, faces circumcision if she is returned to her home country.

Mary’s mother Elizabeth, who herself suffered the brutal operation, fled to Ireland almost four years ago with her daughter and two sons, Bosun, 14, and Merve, 10.