Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, there is a mixture. That is why it is so important that we have appropriate procedures in place with the UK. We have close engagement and procedures with the UK. I mentioned the issue that arose recently about returns, which will be rectified as quickly as possible. It is the case that people also arrive in Ireland seeking to go to the UK. People arrive here illegally, but there are also people here legally who move to the UK to seek asylum.

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