Issue Date: 19/06/2026
Yesterday, Thursday 18th June 2026, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation removing individuals from the State on foot of Deportation Orders issued by the Minister for Justice.
This operation resulted in the removal of 42 South African nationals - 9 adult males, 18 adult females and 15 juveniles.
The juveniles removed were all part of family groups.
All individuals were removed on a chartered flight which left Dublin yesterday afternoon for South Africa, arriving this morning, Friday 19th June 2026.
Two of the individuals removed from the State had been convicted of offences in this jurisdiction, and their removal supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide.
An Garda Síochána continues to work closely with the Department of Justice in implementing immigration policy and the Irish Prison Service in the implementation of these operations.
