What makes them so might be the fact that they have no state, no home, and no right to work. The new International Protection Bill 2026 will introduce significant changes to our asylum laws by giving effect to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. This will result in families being torn apartFinding a balance between what is manageable and what is ideal is always challenging. The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) has accused the Government of ushering in “cruel proposals” which are “intent on keeping families separated”. IRC chief Nick Henderson said this “will result in families being torn apart”.

Source: Irish Independent January 14, 2026 08:31 UTC