"With other Western countries cracking down on entitlements for asylum-seekers, Ireland would not become an outlier, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said recently. A clampdown with tougher rules in Denmark has spurred Britain to follow suit. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has said we too must continue to try to reduce the number of people applying for international protection. This year, we will have around 13,000 applications, he said."
"It has recently been claimed that people leaving direct provision and other migration trends were major factors driving homelessness. We cannot forget that all countries draw strength and spirit from those who come to their shores from overseas. Different heritages strengthen economies and enrich cultures. This country has always taken pride in the fact it does not matter what part of the world you come from if you work and play by the rules, you are welcome."
Department of Justice figures suggest around 7,600 people in the IPAS system would have been eligible to pay a contribution. Policy thinking is shifting toward containing or reducing numbers of people arriving through international protection. Other Western countries are cracking down on entitlements for asylum-seekers, prompting similar measures elsewhere. Denmark introduced tougher rules that influenced Britain to follow suit. Authorities aim to reduce international protection applications, with about 13,000 applications expected this year. Britain plans temporary refugee status and faster deportations for illegal arrivals. The EU Migration and Asylum Pact will enable screening of illegal arrivals and external border procedures. Immigrants perform invaluable work and strengthen the economy and culture.
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