Tougher asylum rules could affect relations with UK, says Irish justice minister

Nov 17, 2025 - 16:00
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Tougher asylum rules could affect relations with UK, says Irish justice minister

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

Attempts to toughen up asylum rules in the UK could have significant implications for relations with Ireland, Dublin’s justice minister has said, amid concerns that this could increase migration flows to Ireland.

More than 80% of people who use irregular routes to Ireland originate from Great Britain, travelling to Belfast by plane or boat and then by road to Dublin to make asylum claims, the justice department has said. Continue reading...

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