Over 70pc drop in asylum-seeker applications from countries that were on State's original 'safe' list
Briefly

The introduction of visa requirements for South African nationals has resulted in a striking 46% decrease in international protection applications from South Africa, highlighting the impact of tightened immigration policies.
There has been a notable 270% increase in the number of individuals with no legal status who have voluntarily left Ireland this year, illustrating a significant shift in immigration dynamics.
The State's safe country list has been revised to include 15 nations, with expedited asylum applications for individuals from these areas leading to a drastic reduction in applications from Nigeria and Jordan.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee reported a significant 78% reduction in applications from countries like Algeria and Botswana since they were added to the safe country list.
Read at Irish Independent
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