'Too many people coming to Ireland seeking international protection' - says Justice Minister on plans to reform asylum systemA stricter asylum application process is being implemented to address the high number of ineligible claims in Ireland.
Taoiseach insists 'firm and compassionate' migration policies will not emulate UK's 'despicable' Rwanda planThe Irish government plans new migration measures focusing on fairness and contributions from working migrants in international protection.
International Protection applicants to exceed a record of 20,000 this yearThe number of international protection applications in Ireland is expected to exceed 20,000 in 2024, a notable increase from 2023.
'Too many people coming to Ireland seeking international protection' - says Justice Minister on plans to reform asylum systemA stricter asylum application process is being implemented to address the high number of ineligible claims in Ireland.
Taoiseach insists 'firm and compassionate' migration policies will not emulate UK's 'despicable' Rwanda planThe Irish government plans new migration measures focusing on fairness and contributions from working migrants in international protection.
International Protection applicants to exceed a record of 20,000 this yearThe number of international protection applications in Ireland is expected to exceed 20,000 in 2024, a notable increase from 2023.
State spending on accommodating international protection applicants topped 1bn last yearThe daily average spend for accommodating IP applicants is €2.75 million, reflecting a significant increase in related costs.
Asylum-seekers camping near Dail offered accommodation ahead of Storm Darragh arrivalOver 3,000 individuals are without accommodation, leading to rough sleeping amid impending severe weather conditions from Storm Darragh.
Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainian pensioners to as little as 38.80 a weekThousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face cuts in state supports within three months.
Gardai prosecute almost 100 people arriving into Ireland without passportsSignificant drop in undocumented arrivals, increase in deportation rate, and plans to expand immigration services to handle asylum cases.
Ministers scramble to shut 'back door' of asylum-seekers arriving via Northern IrelandFast-tracked asylum process implemented for migrants arriving via UK, with three-month deadline for deportation if unable to prove international protection eligibility.
Gardai prosecute almost 100 people arriving into Ireland without passportsSignificant drop in undocumented arrivals, increase in deportation rate, and plans to expand immigration services to handle asylum cases.
Ministers scramble to shut 'back door' of asylum-seekers arriving via Northern IrelandFast-tracked asylum process implemented for migrants arriving via UK, with three-month deadline for deportation if unable to prove international protection eligibility.