Overview
- The Government will require employed international protection applicants to contribute to accommodation and food, with the Taoiseach saying the system is expected within nine months.
- Harris says migration levels are “too high,” argues for a rules-based system, and accuses some of trying to shut down debate while stressing migration’s benefits to public services.
- Opposition TDs label his comments irresponsible and politically driven, alleging Government mismanagement of migration and noting he did not initially post a condemnation of a recent arson attack, which a spokesman says he condemns.
- An arson attack at an asylum-seeker accommodation in Drogheda led to rescues that included children, with CCTV showing a man pouring accelerant, contradicting the Justice Minister’s initial firework explanation.
- Former integration minister and Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman criticizes the 30‑day limit as effectively ending temporary protection and warns ministers to speak only when facts are verified.