Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows
New data suggests that up to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may be entering the country via the land border with Northern Ireland. This trend has prompted increased scrutiny of the Common Travel Area and its potential for exploitation by migrants moving between the UK and Ireland.
Why it matters
The findings highlight ongoing tensions regarding border security and migration policy within the Common Travel Area, particularly following recent violent incidents in Belfast.
The River Fane, which tracks part of the border between Ireland (left) and Northern Ireland (right). Nearly 300 roads cross the common travel area. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The River Fane, which tracks part of the border between Ireland (left) and Northern Ireland (right). Nearly 300 roads cross the common travel area. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Immigration and asylum Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland
The article reports on government data and provides context on the Common Travel Area without taking a political stance on immigration policy.
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