Dublin: More than 800 people who have received deportation orders but remain in Ireland are still being accommodated in International Protection Accommodation Services centres, costing the state over €550,000 per week, the government has confirmed.
The figures were disclosed by Jim O’Callaghan in response to a parliamentary question from Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn.
According to the data, the average nightly accommodation cost for individuals housed in IPAS centres rose by €99 per person in 2025, bringing the total nightly expenditure to approximately €79,200.
The issue had previously been highlighted by the Public Accounts Committee last October, when it reported that around 500 people subject to deportation orders were still residing in the accommodation system. The latest figures indicate a significant increase since then.
The Department of Justice said that some deportation orders are temporarily suspended due to ongoing legal proceedings or medical reasons. However, arrangements are continuing to remove those who no longer have permission to remain in the country.
Minister O’Callaghan stated that the department is working closely with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to identify and remove individuals who have failed to leave the state following deportation orders.
He also confirmed that individuals who remain in the country despite receiving deportation notices are being brought before immigration authorities.
The figures show that 4,700 deportation orders were issued in 2025, representing a sharp increase compared to the previous year. The number of deportations carried out also rose significantly, with 2,111 people removed from the country — an increase of 88% year-on-year.
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