'We won't provide migration loophole' says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says Ireland will not provide a "loophole" for other countries' migration challenges.

Proposals will go to Cabinet tomorrow which would allow the return of some international protection applicants to the UK, who've travelled here from the North. This follows comments by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the Rwanda policy is working, based on the numbers now coming into the Republic.

While Simon Harris refused to comment directly on the remarks, he did say Ireland's policies would be protected. The Taoiseach spoke to the media at a special event in Monaghan yesterday marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Senator Billy Fox.