Re-entry bans of up to 10 years have been applied to prevent their return to Ireland.The group was removed from the State by charter flight this afternoon. All those removed had received custodial sentences for a range of offences.
“These orders were made in accordance with the Free Movement Directive Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland and their qualifying family members have the right to move and reside within these territories under conditions provided in the Free Movement Directive.
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration can issue an order to restrict these rights and expel a person on grounds of Public Policy, Public Security or Public Health.
These orders can be issued on specific, limited grounds based on the individual’s personal conduct and not general concerns. They require a detailed examination of the person’s individual circumstances including their length of residence and family ties in Ireland to ensure that the restriction of freedom of movement rights is appropriate and proportionate.
The people concerned were Romanian nationals and the charter flight left Dublin Airport on Monday at 14.25 and arrived in Bucharest this evening.
