Cabinet Considering Major Reform of Ireland's Asylum Laws - 14/01/2026
Cabinet ministers have discussed the “most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State” when they meet for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday.Justice and migration minister Jim O’Callaghan brought the International Protection Bill 2026 to Cabinet yesterday morning.Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that a series of procedures under new proposed legislation on immigration laws will make the system fairer and more efficient.The Bill would bring major changes to asylum laws by giving effect to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and aligning Ireland with the…
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