The EU is committing 30 million euro to assist in the return of illegal immigrants, it was announced at an informal meeting in Dublin on Thursday (22 January).
Among the measures planned, the money will be used to fund joint charter flights to return illegal residents to their own countries.
"An efficient return policy is considered a key element in tackling human trafficking and illegal immigration", Irish Justice Minister Michael McDowell said - whose country currently holds th...
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