"Border Blurred: Asylum Seekers Exploit Common Travel Area Between Ireland and UK. New data from the Irish government has revealed a disturbing trend in the way asylum seekers are entering the country, with up to 90% of those seeking refuge in Ireland potentially using the common travel area (CTA) between Ireland and Northern Ireland over the past three years. The CTA, which allows for the free movement of people between the two countries, has long been a cornerstone of the UK and Ireland's relationship. However, it appears that this arrangement is being exploited by asylum seekers, who are taking advantage of the lack of border controls to enter Ireland. The figures suggest that this trend may be more pronounced than its counterpart, with those seeking asylum in Ireland far outnumbering those entering the UK via the same route."
Figures suggest common travel area being used in both directions, but particularly UK to IrelandUp to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered the country via the Northern Ireland land border in the last three years, figures suggest.Irish government data shows the common travel area (CTA) is being exploited in both directions but suggests it may be more popular for those seeking asylum in Ireland than in the UK. Continue reading...
