Deportations are costly and complex to enforce. It is the preferred option to return people voluntarily and my department has a voluntary return programme to assist people to return prior to the issuance of a deportation order.
On the challenges of deportation enforcement.
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I would appeal to solicitors to come along with the majority of our colleagues who are providing the service under the criminal legal aid scheme.
In 2024, the cost of Ukrainian accommodation was €1.16 billion. In 2026, this was down to €606 million, and we're looking next year to have an allocation in the region of €177 million.
I should also say that I find the position of the Law Society in relation to the new scheme somewhat contradictory.
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