Deportation flights to expand to more countries, justice minister confirms

Ireland is in talks with several governments to increase deportation flights beyond Georgia amid rising asylum rejections
Deportation flights to expand to more countries, justice minister confirms

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan was speaking after the second charter flight to Georgia deported 39 people last week. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Wed, 07 May, 2025 - 14:44
Michelle McGlynn Political Reporter

Deportation flights from Ireland will fly to additional countries in the future, the Justice Minister has confirmed.

Jim O'Callaghan was speaking after the second charter flight to Georgia deported 39 people last week.

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