The Taoiseach of Ireland, Simon Harris, has expressed that foreign migration policies should not undermine that of Ireland’s. He stated that the country will refuse to provide a loophole for the migration challenges of other nations. Harris has now asked Justice Minister Helen McEntee to introduce legislation that will enable asylum seekers to be returned to the UK. Interestingly, 80% of the recent arrivals in Ireland have come from the UK by crossing the Irish border.
Similarly, this week, the UK passed legislation reviving the Rwanda policy as a means to deter illegal Channel crossings by sending some asylum seekers to the central African country. However, no migrant has yet been sent back. The UK government initially intended for the flights to take the expatriates by spring but has pushed the plan to take place within the next 10-12 weeks.
At a memorial event in County Monaghan, Harris attended an event marking 50 years since the death of Fine Gael Senator Billy Fox, who is the only parliament member to be killed during The Troubles. When asked on the topic of migration, he stated that foreign policies must not affect the country’s integrity. Hence, in Ireland, there will be a firm system governed by rules that are well-regulated, enforced, and seen to be carried out.
There have been previous asylum seekers’ agreement between Ireland and the UK, but these now require updating, and Ms McEntee will present legislative proposals on the matter next week. There is a need for greater collaboration between the Irish and UK police forces concerning migration, according to Harris. While speaking on the Six One News, Ms McEntee stated that a rise in migrants towards Ireland may have happened for various reasons. However, her focus is to ensure an effective immigration structure that includes fast processing and effective returns of illegal immigrants to the UK
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