Minister: Ireland will not be viewed more favourably than UK by asylum seekers

ASYLUM seekers will not view Ireland “more favourably” than the UK, according to aims set out by the Justice Minister.

- BY CILLIAN SHERLOCK

Jim O'Callaghan made the comment after the UK Home Secretary announced sweeping changes designed to reduce the UK's attractiveness to asylum seekers.

Mr O'Callaghan said these could result in changes to the flow of asylum seekers between the UK and Ireland.

In a statement today, he will say: “I am committed to ensuring that Ireland is not viewed more favourably than the UK by those seeking to claim asylum.