Goncescu and Ors v Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Respondent/Defendant:Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Court/s:High Court, Supreme Court
Citation/s:[2002] 8 ICLMD 88, [2003] IESC 44
Judgment Date/s:24 Jun 2002
Judge:Smyth
Category:Deportation
Keywords:Citizenship, Deportation, Deportation Order, Free Movement, Union Citizen
Country of Origin:Romania and Czech Republic

The Romanian and Czech applicants sought to quash deportation orders made against them on the grounds that the orders were contrary to their rights of establishment under European law. The applicants contended that they had effective rights of establishment under European Association Agreements between the European Union and candidate countries seeking membership of the Union.

Principles:The right of establishment under European law was circumscribed by the European Agreement, which entitled Member States to apply their rules regarding entry and stay in the Member States.
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