Deportations from Ireland soared by 50% last year

The number of foreigners deported from Ireland last year soared by 50% to 428.

Deportations from Ireland soared by 50% last year
Fri, 27 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
Gordon Deegan

The Department of Justice yesterday confirmed it cost the State €698,814 in deportation flights.

The 428 people deported in 2016 is an increase of 142 on the 286 deported in 2015.

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