Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

The GuardianMonday, November 17, 2025 at 8:25:56 PM
Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration
  • Jim O’Callaghan, Ireland's justice minister, has raised alarms over the UK's proposed tougher asylum rules, which may inadvertently create a 'back door' for migration into Ireland. The majority of irregular migrants to Ireland come from Great Britain, traveling through Belfast to Dublin for asylum claims.
  • This situation is significant as it highlights the interconnectedness of migration policies between the UK and Ireland. If the UK enacts stricter asylum measures, it could lead to increased migration pressures on Ireland, potentially straining diplomatic relations and complicating the management of asylum seekers.
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