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Ireland saw immigration drop 16% by April 2025, asylum applications rise 40%, and processing delays persist despite government action.
Ireland's overall immigration dropped 16% in the year to April 2025, mainly due to a 71% decline in arrivals from Ukraine, but asylum applications rose 40% to 18,561, driven by Nigeria, Jordan, and Pakistan.
Despite a 56% increase in decisions by the International Protection Office, the median processing time stayed at 16 months, with a 148% rise in appeals backlog.
Over 5,900 asylum seekers were not offered accommodation, prompting government action and legal challenges.
Employment permits rose 27% amid labor shortages, and voluntary returns surged 345%, while deportations increased 153%.
Ireland has committed to seven EU migration pact measures by June 2026.
Irlanda registró una caída del 16% de la inmigración en abril de 2025, las solicitudes de asilo aumentaron en un 40% y los retrasos en el procesamiento persisten a pesar de la acción del gobierno.