IT article: "State spending has soared by 1/3rd since 2016 with little discernible benefit"

[Howth Head]

The government without that big wallet would have been forced to take tougher decisions regarding migration and accommodation.

There's every chance that many of those hotels and more will be needed again in the very near future. Both Ireland and the UK are like rabbits in the headlights regarding how to reduce the numbers continuing to arrive and requiring accommodation. (2,000 more on "small boats" into the UK since last Thursday.) If the UK clamps down, as seems very likely given the political atmosphere over there right now, we're likely to see another spike.

There's a lot of tough talking from the likes of Harris and O'Callaghan on the issue but very little real action. The overall costs are massive and completely unsustainable both economically and socially.

Nothing less than a radical change of course can save the situation now.

 

[Placeinthesun]

It's needs a paper form filled out,

Reminds me of “Filling out a Form - The Savage Eye”

 

[Purple]

There's every chance that many of those hotels and more will be needed again in the very near future. Both Ireland and the UK are like rabbits in the headlights regarding how to reduce the numbers continuing to arrive and requiring accommodation. (2,000 more on "small boats" into the UK since last Thursday.) If the UK clamps down, as seems very likely given the political atmosphere over there right now, we're likely to see another spike.

There's a lot of tough talking from the likes of Harris and O'Callaghan on the issue but very little real action.

The number of Asylum application is significantly down on last year and the number of deportations has almost doubled.

The overall costs are massive and completely unsustainable both economically and socially.

International Asylum Applicants cost the State around €1 billion a year. Many of them work and pay taxes so I'm not sure what the net cost is when you subtract their economic input and the taxes they pay but it's significantly less than €1 billion.

Nothing less than a radical change of course can save the situation now.

I'm not sure what change is required other than keep doing what they are doing.

 

[Howth Head]

I'm not sure what change is required other than keep doing what they are doing

They say a week is a long time in politics. I would expect dramatic, radical changes in our immigration/asylum policy in the coming weeks/months.

(The numbers are creeping up again and could increase dramatically depending on UK policy.)

I've no doubt it'll be the most pressing issue in the year ahead.

Coalition leaders meeting on tightening migration rules

The Coalition leaders are meeting in Dublin and are expected to sign off on a further tightening of migration rules, relating to the criteria for family reunifications.

www.rte.ie

Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

www.theguardian.com

Asylum seekers should not view Ireland more favourably than UK, says O’Callaghan

‘Over 80%’ of those claiming asylum in Republic are reaching Dublin via Northern Ireland, says Minister

www.irishtimes.com