Applications for international protection have dropped by 40%
Deportation orders have tripled so far this year, reflecting what the Government calls a firmer approach to migration. A total of 1,008 orders were issued in the first quarter of 2025 — up from 305 in the same period last year according to the Irish Times.
The number of enforced deportations also rose, with 59 people removed from the State, including 32 Georgian nationals deported via a charter flight in February.
Meanwhile, applications for international protection have dropped sharply — down 40% compared to the first three months of 2024.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is preparing a major overhaul of the asylum system, aiming to speed up processing and appeal times to just three months for fast-track countries. He also signed a new order allowing the State to revoke Irish citizenship in serious cases.
Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy said Gardaí carried out over 450 “doorstep operations” at aircraft in January alone, sending a clear signal of a tougher stance on immigration.
However, Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy criticised delays in processing, saying most asylum appeals still take over a year to complete.
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