THE Algerian deported more than two weeks ago arrived back in Dublin airport last night after being given permission by the Department of Justice to enter the State.
Mr Madani Haouanoh (24), who had lived in Ireland for five years and has an Irish wife, was deported after being detained at Dublin airport on October 26th. He had been in France visiting relatives. He did not have a valid visa or work permit and was deported three days later.
He was escorted by two immigration officers to Heathrow airport for a connecting flight to Algiers about an hour before the High Court granted a temporary injunction staying his deportation.
Earlier this week, Mr Dermot Coyne, solicitor, said the Department of Justice had notified him that his client's application for a re-entry visa had been successful. His client had been issued with a letter in lieu of a visa which he was required to present with his passport to the Department of Foreign Affairs within three days of his arrival to have his visa issued.
The Department of Justice said on Thursday that all the necessary administrative arrangements would be made to assist Mr Haouanoh's return to the State on foot of the letter.
Mr Haouanoh lives with his brother at Rowan Hall, Milltown, Dublin. His brother, Naser, who has been in Ireland for nine years, owns a Dublin restaurant.