Asylum Applications Drop in Ireland

Asylum seekers arriving in Ireland have halved since the new EU migration pact kicked in, sparking speculation that traffickers are adjusting to tougher screening and identity checks. Minister Jim O’Callaghan says Ireland’s system is holding firm, with fewer crossings from Northern Ireland and stricter controls deterring those who’ve already applied elsewhere in the EU. He stressed that legitimate claims still get processed — and that housing is only for applicants, not those whose cases are already decided, as Ireland currently hosts 33,000 under international protection. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2a6db9b060f623f