He coupled this with criticism of slow enforcement of deportation orders for those refused international protection. The conflation of the two was unhelpful, particularly against a backdrop of criminal attacks on international protection accommodation centres. Others again are applicants for international protection, often left waiting far too long for a decision while the State struggles to provide adequate accommodation. A substantial number of Ukrainian citizens have also been entitled to temporary protection since the Russian invasion in 2022. In the case of those seeking international or temporary protection, Ireland has both legal obligations and an ethical imperative to offer safety to people fleeing persecution and war.

Source: The Irish Times November 08, 2025 04:01 UTC