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O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

Source: PA Wire

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill has called for a “thought-out” response to people who seek asylum in Ireland after travelling from the UK.

The Irish Government claimed there has been a shift in migration patterns into Ireland in recent months and that the number of migrants crossing from Northern Ireland was “higher than 80%”.

UK Prime Minister has said claims the UK’s plan is causing an influx of

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