Her comments come amid media reports which claimed that Mr Culleton was due to arrive back in Ireland today. Mr Culleton (38) has been held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers at a facility in El Paso, Texas since last September. She said the court entered a temporary order staying his removal for the next 10 business days. “Culleton has resided in the United States for nearly two decades and is married to a U.S. citizen. He has no criminal entries since living in the United States.

Source: Irish Independent February 17, 2026 17:16 UTC