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following proposed measure: Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return and readmission of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry, presence, or residence in the territory … European Council decision on the signing of the agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return and readmission of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry, presence, or residence in the territory of either party and European

welcome the motion and I thank the Minister of State for bringing it before us. Ireland's return arrangements with Nigeria date back to 2001. They were never ratified by Nigeria and it depends on goodwill. This agreement replaces goodwill with a legal obligation. Last year, Nigeria … four main destinations for Nigerian applicants so this agreement matters more to Ireland than most member states. It commits Nigeria to readmit its own nationals who have no right to remain in Europe. It works both ways though and it includes safeguards on human rights, data protection

important that returns decisions are made and that those decisions are enforced through deportations. That principle must apply to all countries, including Nigeria. The problem is that this State has had a very poor record over recent years when it comes to actually enforcing deportations, even tracking visa … deportations. As of 18 September of this year, 3,381 orders were signed but there just 356 actual deportations. This proposed EU-Nigeria readmission agreement seeks to establish an agreed procedure for returns to and from Nigeria. Effective returns agreements are necessary for those who do not have

ensure rapid and effective procedures for the identification and return of persons, including not only nationals of EU member states and Nigeria, but also third-country nationals and stateless persons illegally entering or remaining on the parties’ territories. The second is to facilitate the transit of persons … into 12 EU-wide readmission agreements. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, I believe that opting into this EU readmission agreement with Nigeria would further highlight Ireland’s long-standing commitment to a common EU-wide approach to migration, and would support our aim to increase

conclude within 90 minutes) - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann on the conclusion of Readmission Agreements between European Union and Nigeria* - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann on the signing of Readmission Agreements between European Union and Nigeria* *Two separate motions to be debated together … Motions on Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann on the conclusion of, and the signing of, Readmission Agreements between the European Union and Nigeria shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply thereto: (a) the two motions shall

aware of reports that the United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa has approved measures urging President Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria due to the widespread persecution of Christians following the Congress hearing on 12 March. This is being reported that US lawmakers condemned the Nigerian … violence citing alarming data from multiple human rights organisations there. A 2024 report by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa revealed that Nigeria accounted for 90% of all Christians killed globally each year. The report documented that, between October 2019 and September 2023, at least

that is not an absolute law by any means. Where are the lowest priced cigarettes in the world? Have a guess. Ghana and Nigeria. Where are the lowest rates of smoking anywhere in the world? Ghana and Nigeria. It is not therefore the case that there

same week that we learned of another appalling incident in Africa, namely, the mass abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Niger State in Nigeria. Over 300 people were taken and while many escaped, more than 260 children remain missing. I raised this issue on Tuesday with the Taoiseach … children. At EU level, we must continue to back programmes that strengthen school safety, community protection and early-warning systems for violence in Nigeria and the wider region. It is only by supporting stability, from Sudan across the Sahel and into West Africa, that we can prevent these

Sudan was raised in the Dáil this week. It is a catastrophic event leading to the brutal murder of so many innocent civilians. Nigeria is also witnessing a surge of violence, especially against Christians. Armed groups, such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP … have carried out large-scale attacks on churches, villages and religious leaders. In just one month in two states in Nigeria, thousands of people have been displaced, 1,100 Christians were murdered and 20 clergy were killed. Will the Tánaiste and the Government use all the international leverage

following proposed measure: Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return and readmission of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry, presence, or residence in the territory

those countries. They include Brunei, Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and other parts of the world, including a number of regions in Nigeria where Sharia law is implemented. With regard to our foreign policy, I commend the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. When it comes to making

this country. He said it is a great country but it is badly run. I had to agree with him. He is from Nigeria. It was a simple statement but he is 100% right. This is why we need to make sure the money that will be available

transition that mirrors elements of the pact is currently under way. As part of this, applicants from designated safe countries of origin, including Nigeria, and in the context of the Dublin III regulation and inadmissible cases, are being processed under these new processes, with some minor exceptions

going to continue doing it. He has invaded seven different countries since his return to office: Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Nigeria and Somalia. He has indirectly been responsible for further attacks by Israel by providing it with arms and other countries too. He has also attacked ships

vague concept that it is hard to know where to start. The world is becoming increasingly chaotic and divided, with American strikes in Nigeria; the UAE arming both sides in Sudan; the shambolic ceasefire in Gaza that means that Palestinians are still dying; the ongoing conflict between Rwanda

front of my mind every single day is that there are conflicts throughout the world - in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Myanmar, Nigeria and what looks like more conflict starting up on what seems almost a daily basis. Sovereignty, particularly for ourselves in Ireland but also internationally, is something

morning. Senators Mullen and McCarthy raised it in relation to a very worrying attack on an Irish missionary nun and her congregation in Nigeria two weeks ago. Perhaps the Deputy might consider putting forward a Topical Issue matter or seeking a debate. I thank the Acting Chair

well as Belfast. May I also raise the case of the 265 students and teachers who were kidnapped in Niger state in Nigeria? It is a very serious case and I would like to know what is happening there

very good work as Chair of the Good Friday committee. I certainly think he is correct in respect of what has happened in Nigeria. At the European Union-African Union Summit, that was raised in terms of what Boko Haram and various jihadist groups were doing in terms

item at the Foreign Affairs Council today. I will also ask the Minister to take up the issues the Deputy referenced relating to Nigeria and other parts of the world

there was a record 18,560 asylum applications, ranking Ireland third in the EU per capita. The main countries of origin were Nigeria, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia and Afghanistan. Since March 2022, more than 113,900 Ukrainians have received PPS numbers under temporary protection. About 80,000 still reside

countries people can face the death penalty for being gay or even suspected of being gay. These include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, Brunei, Nigeria and Mauritania. The death penalty is a horrific concept in any event but it is appalling that someone might face the death penalty simply

down on this dangerous approach. Recently, 28 people facing deportation were detained for nearly a month in advance of a deportation flight to Nigeria. These people were detained in prison purely for administrative reasons at a cost to the State of more than €200,000. They were also

away from it are we given what happened here last week where 35 people, including five children, were deported to Nigeria? The report from the children's school principal and those who knew them said that they had been fully integrated in the school for three years

healthcare, for example, if it were not for the great efforts put in by staff from countries such as the Philippines or Nigeria, we would not have a healthcare service. Equally, however, from an investment point of view, if we are looking at pure economics as opposed

Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of asylum applications which have been fully approved from nationals of Nigeria or the Congo in each year from 2016 to date. [45517/26

recent abduction of over 300 students and staff from St Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria; if her Department can offer any diplomatic assistance or advice including support through EU diplomatic mechanisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter

Foreign Affairs and Trade if she or her Department is aware of the abduction of a number of children from a school in Nigeria (details supplied) twinned to a school in County Down; if she will provide an update on the situation; and if she will make

remain missing following the abduction of students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria. [69910/25

securing the safe return of children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic primary and secondary schools in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria (details supplied); if she could outline any assistance provided to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68599/25

Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the hostage situation in Nigeria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67303/25

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he and his Department are taking to deal with the plight of persecuted Christians in Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60992/25

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average waiting time for approval of long-stay (D) student visa applications from India, Nigeria, Brazil and China, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37205/25

Affairs and Migration if he will intervene to reverse the deportation of a man who is facing grave danger since his deportation to Nigeria (details supplied). [37914/25

Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a breakdown of the number of individuals deported to Nigeria on the State-co-ordinated charter flight that took place on 4 June 2025, including the gender of each person; the age of each

will list the locations of detention or accommodation where individuals were held or assembled in advance of the deportation flight to Nigeria on 4 June 2025, including the number of individuals held at each location; the duration of their stay prior to removal; and the legal basis under

Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any family groups, including children, were deported on the flight to Nigeria on or around 4 June 2025; if so, to state the number of family units; the number of adults and children in each group

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an independent human rights observer or monitor was present on board the deportation flight to Nigeria on 4 June 2025, or present during the removal process; and if not, to explain the reason such monitoring was not provided

Ardagh asked the Minister for Justice to provide details of the current processing times for immigration applications for citizens of Brazil, Pakistan, and Nigeria for each of the past five years on 1 April, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19439/25

Bord Bia has spent on social media campaigns, including collaborations with influencers, since January 2021 to promote Irish fat-filled milk powder in Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20123/25

Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide detailed information on the number of trade missions involving Bord Bia to Senegal, Ghana, or Nigeria, each year since 2021, including how many of these trade missions included the promotion of dairy products, including milk powder. [20124/25

organisational affiliations of all participants who were paid by the State to travel on the Bord Bia trade mission to Senegal and Nigeria in September 2023. [20125/25

Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Bord Bia has planned any future trade missions to Senegal or Nigeria. [20127/25

have been held by his Department, Bord Bia, or any other representatives of the State, with government ministers, staff and civil servants in Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana on behalf of Ireland's dairy and agriculture industries. [20128/25

Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the total costs of the trade mission to Nigeria and Senegal in September 2023, including the costs of the research and materials produced as part of the mission.; and if he will make

taking to address the growing persecution of Christians worldwide, particularly in light of the recent abduction and murder of Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Nigeria; if he will raise concerns at international forums about the increasing number of attacks on Christian communities; and if he will make a statement