33 people removed via chartered flight, O'Callaghan confirms

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan speaking to the media at Government Buildings, Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

There were 33 Polish and Lithuanian citizens removed from Ireland via chartered flight on Sunday, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed.

Mr O’Callaghan said the removals took place earlier today on grounds of criminality, with 31 men and two women having been deported.