More than 630 asylum seekers have voluntarily left State in 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 630 asylum seekers voluntarily left Ireland in the first five months of 2025, with the Department of Justice issuing €222,500 in reintegration assistance payments. The government increased financial incentives for voluntary returns ahead of a 2025 deadline.

• Over 630 asylum seekers voluntarily left Ireland in the first five months of 2025.
• The Department of Justice issued €222,500 in reintegration assistance payments to voluntary returnees this year.
• The government increased reintegration assistance fees for those who return before September 2025, offering up to €2,500 per person or €10,000 per family.