Meanwhile, the Taoiseach says new immigration reforms coming before Cabinet this week are not a reaction to new measures from the UK government.
The EU’s Home Affairs Commissioner is in Dublin this morning, with Citywest front and centre of the agenda.
Commissioner Brunner will tour the Citywest reception centre - recently bought by the State for €148.2 million.
It will be a key part of Ireland’s obligations under the EU Migration Pact.
He meets Minister O’Callaghan to discuss the pact, security cooperation and Ireland’s EU presidency next year.
The Commissioner is also holding talks with senior Garda management, the Criminal Assets Bureau and organised-crime officers.
Ahead of the visit, he said Ireland is “doing an excellent job” preparing for major reforms of asylum and migration rules.
He said the pact would give Europe greater control over who enters, who stays and who must leave - helping reduce illegal crossings.
The Migration Pact, due in mid-2026, will overhaul how asylum seekers are screened and registered.
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach says new immigration reforms coming before Cabinet this week are not a reaction to new measures from the UK government.
The United Kingdom is set to introduce strict rules limiting access to welfare benefits and council housing for foreign nationals.
Under new proposals, refugees would have to be resident in the State for five years to gain Irish citizenship.
They also must not have accessed more than four months of social welfare assistance during that time.
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