A South African man, who had "integrated completely" to Ireland, after living in direct provision accommodation for almost six years before moving to Tipperary Town, was deported over the weekend. Guthrie Ward said he had “integrated completely” into Ireland and hoped to be able to return. He secured a Stamp 4 immigration permit in 2022, allowing him to live and work in Ireland without an employment permit. At that time, he was living in direct provision in Waterford and working full time in a service station in Tramore. He spent almost six years in direct provision but moved to Tipperary Town after having to vacate direct provision after the failure of his appeal of the Stamp 4 decision.

Source: Irish Examiner March 03, 2026 15:30 UTC