2003

The Immigration Act, 2003 commenced with effect from 15 September 2003. A central element includes the introduction of 'carrier sanctions'. The aim was to improve controls on illegal migration into Ireland. This is designed to require carriers to carry out basic checks to ensure that passengers boarded for carriage into the State from outside the Common Travel Area (UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) are in possession of valid documentation necessary for entry into the State. The Act also provides for the removal of persons who have been denied leave to land in the state (section 5). The Act also includes provisions concerning detention.

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