:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/5RD75XX5VPFXYXTF5OQPQKYHW4.jpg "The Irish government threatened to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom and a diplomatic row ensued")
The Irish government has taken steps to address the issue of asylum seekers in Britain who fear being deported to Rwanda by drafting a new law aimed at facilitating their return to the United Kingdom. This decision comes after Dublin expressed concerns over the controversial plan approved by London to deport irregular migrants to Rwanda.
The Irish Minister of Justice, Helen McEntee, presented a preview of the legal measures to the Executive, following a court ruling that deemed Ireland’s designation of the UK as a “safe third country” for asylum seekers returning from Rwanda contrary to EU legislation.
The diplomatic crisis between the two countries has escalated, with the Irish government denouncing the deportations to Rwanda as causing fear among migrants and leading to an increase in arrivals in Ireland. While the Irish government hopes to strengthen the Common Travel Area with the UK to address migration concerns, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has rejected any potential agreement for the return of undocumented migrants through Ireland.
Despite disagreements between the two sides, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris remains hopeful that the commitments made between Ireland and the UK regarding asylum seekers will be fulfilled. The Irish government is now considering legal reforms to clarify these commitments and address the influx of asylum seekers arriving in the country.
The increase in asylum seekers has put pressure on both countries, with reports of migrants avoiding detection by authorities in the UK. The Irish government has emphasized that it will not serve as an escape for immigration challenges faced by other countries, as it already struggles to absorb refugees from Ukraine and other regions.
With tensions rising and legal reforms in the works, the issue of asylum seekers in Britain facing deportation to Rwanda remains a contentious and complex issue for both Ireland and the United Kingdom.