It is too early to jump to conclusions about the impact of the Rwanda deportation policy, the British government has said, after Tánaiste Micheál Martin claimed it was causing an influx of migrants into Ireland.
It is too early to jump to conclusions about the impact of the Rwanda deportation policy, the British government has said, after Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin claimed it was causing an influx of migrants into Ireland .
The legislation ensuring the plan is legally sound - the Safety of Rwanda Act - cleared its passage through parliament this week and was signed into law yesterday. A Downing Street spokeswoman responded saying:"It is too early to jump to specific conclusions about the impact of the act and treaty in terms of migrant behaviour.
Earlier this week, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee suggested there had been a rise in the number of migrants crossing the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.
Mr Martin’s comments follow French President Emmanuel Macron’s criticism of migration policies that involve sending people to African countries as"a betrayal of our values".
Ireland Politics UK World Rwanda
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Ireland’s ‘British’ style belatedly caught England off guardMegan Campbell’s second-half introduction suddenly gave the hosts impetus in a game that was passing them by.
Read more »
High Court asked to approve amalgamation of two accountancy bodiesMembers of Certified Public Accountant of Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland have approved move
Read more »
Ireland needs ‘cap’ on alcohol outlets – Alcohol Action IrelandThe Government should consider a “cap” on the number of outlets offering alcohol in a given area, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.
Read more »
IKEA opens first distribution centre in IrelandIKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.
Read more »
France 1-0 Ireland: Tough task for Ireland against strong French sideIreland faces a tough challenge against France in a group with top-ranked teams. France takes the lead with a goal from Katoto.
Read more »
EV Adoption in Ireland: AA Ireland Customer Survey Sheds Light on EV RealityUncover the truth about EV adoption in Ireland, dispel common myths, explore the benefits of switching to electric vehicles, and learn about essential insurance and breakdown assistance options to safeguard your EV investment.
Read more »