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Voluntary Return Grant Increased to €2,500 to Boost Asylum Exits

9/27/2025

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The voluntary return grant rises to €2,500 per person or €10,000 for families; 2025 uptake reached 1,159, up 129% from 2024.
The increase aims to encourage asylum seekers awaiting decisions to leave voluntarily.
The order to enhance the existing scheme was signed by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan before 28 September 2025; processing costs average €122,000 per person.

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Story summary

The voluntary return grant rises to €2,500 per person or €10,000 for families; 2025 uptake reached 1,159, up 129% from 2024.
The increase aims to encourage asylum seekers awaiting decisions to leave voluntarily.
The order to enhance the existing scheme was signed by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan before 28 September 2025; processing costs average €122,000 per person.