Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
395. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the restrictions that may be placed on individuals from west Asia who have allegedly been engaged in war crimes or terrorist activity from entering the State; and the actions that may be taken if they are found in the State. [54309/26]
View answerI understand the Deputy has clarified that by West Asia he is specifically referring to Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Iran.
As the Deputy is aware, Ireland implements UN and EU Sanctions, under which a large number of individuals are subject to travel bans under a range of sanctions regimes. A consolidated list of those subject to travel bans under EU sanctions regimes is maintained and updated at EU level, and is incorporated into border management and visa procedures nationally.When any non-EEA national presents at a border, an Immigration Officer must determine whether that person should be granted leave to land and gain entry to the State. In performing their duties, an Officer is required to consider all of the circumstances of the individual at the time of entry in line with the provisions of the Immigration Act 2004.
