Deportations
44. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the numbers of Afghani nationals who have been deported in the period end 2001 to 1 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22205/06]
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): Between the period end 2001 to 1 June 2006 no persons have been deported to Afghanistan. However, during the period 1st January 2002 to 1st June 2006, 10 persons have been transferred to other EU States under the Dublin II Regulation.