Debate on immigration heats up
On last night’s episode of the Tonight Show an Irish Independent journalist claimed that there was “zero evidence” that any occupant of asylum centres in Ireland was “a danger to anyone.” Saying that the fear expressed by local people in towns and villages where the government has decided to establish asylum centres was “entirely misplaced” […]
“immigrants pay fewer taxes”
Former hotel was set to house 70 asylum seekers
Packed meeting
“lack of common Swedish values”
Busload of men arrived at the Harmony Inn today
Plans paused
Does not include Ukrainians
“I’m not sorry for a second”: When asked about Ireland’s generous benefits system serving as a “pull factor” for migrants, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he’s “not sorry for a second” that his government took in as many asylum seekers as they did. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Low deportation numbers
O’Gorman vs Martin