Ireland's Justice Minister advised to promote voluntary returns for failed asylum seekers as an alternative to deportation.

Ireland's Justice Minister Helen McEntee was advised to encourage voluntary returns for failed asylum seekers as an alternative to deportation, citing Denmark's positive use of this policy. Ireland aims to have 400-500 failed applicants leave voluntarily in 2024. A new unit within the Department of Justice was established to support this process, with potential financial support and no detention, escorts, or re-entry ban.

August 28, 2024
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