Over 30 Polish and Lithuanian men deported from Ireland 'on grounds of criminality' - Ireland News Beep

More than 30 men from Poland and Lithuania have been deported from Ireland on “grounds of criminality.”

The Department of Justice has shared that it removed 34 men, 22 of whom were Polish and 12 of whom were Lithuanian, in accordance with the Free Movement Directive.

The men were aged between 20 and 70 and are not permitted to return to Ireland for at least 10 years.

A chartered removal flight left Ireland yesterday, with the flight to Poland landing at roughly 3:45pm Irish time, and 5:50pm Irish time to Lithuania.

All of the men who were deported have received a custodial sentence for a range of different crimes.

This operation brings the total number of people removed from Ireland this year to 88.

In 2025, a total of 56 individuals were removed

“European citizens have the right to freedom of movement. Restricting this right is not something I take lightly, but there must be consequences for people whose behaviour means they should no longer enjoy this privilege,” Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, said.

“I want to acknowledge that the vast majority of Polish and Lithuanian nationals resident in the State respect our laws, and are valuable members of our society,” he added.

An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service worked closely with the Department of Justice on conducting the operation.

The costs of the operation was €184,465 (ex VAT).

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Over 30 Polish and Lithuanian men deported from Ireland ‘on grounds of criminality’

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