Simon Harris defends Minister for Justice Helen McEntee’s handling of issue amid sharp rise in applications
Immigration
Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland
Move comes less than three years after requirement for visas for travel from South Africa was abolished
The problem with the idea of a 'safe country' in the pact is that they rarely are
Expectation is Dáil and Seanad will vote in favour of opting into pact, but volatility of views on immigration issues means outcome is far from certain
Minister for Justice described ‘challenge’ due to Common Travel Area, which Government has worked to protect
International protection applications from Nigeria to be subjected to accelerated process from Tuesday
Taoiseach hints that a reformed TV licence system could result in a cut to fee paid by householders
More than 6,000 sought asylum in Ireland so far in 2024, a rise of almost 80% on last year’s figure
If trend continues an estimated 3,600 asylum seekers will arrive without correct identifying documentation in 2024 compared to 4,159 last year
My reporting and experience in Rwanda was used as evidence in the legal challenge against the UK Home Office’s Rwanda deportation plan
Independent Senator Michael McDowell said he was ‘most anxious’ that the ‘very serious constitutional consequences’ of the pact be investigated
Chants of ‘Send them home’ responded to with chants of ‘Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here’ from across the road
Garda chief issues guidance to force on ‘harassment’ by protesters after Minister’s home is targeted
Internal note sent by Drew Harris says there are ‘fine judgements’ to be made but gardaí need to respond to such incidents ‘appropriately and adequately’
A group of protesters attached banners to the railings outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home, calling on him to ‘close the borders’
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