The Minister was speaking in a Dáil debate on international protection on Wednesday, during which he outlined measures being taken to deal with asylum applications within 12 weeks. The Minister pointed to immigration figures as he outlined measures to deal with asylum applications. From 2022 to 2024, in the region of 44,000 to 45,000 people came to Ireland, claiming international protection, he said. Last year, he continued, they delivered 14,000 first decisions on asylum applications, compared to 8,500 in 2023. Sinn Féin justice spokesman Matt Carthy said the international protection system was dysfunctional.

Source: The Irish Times November 05, 2025 23:28 UTC