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flag Ireland saw immigration drop 16% by April 2025, asylum applications rise 40%, and processing delays persist despite government action.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Over 5,900 asylum seekers were not offered accommodation, prompting government action and legal challenges. flag Employment permits rose 27% amid labor shortages, and voluntary returns surged 345%, while deportations increased 153%. flag Ireland has committed to seven EU migration pact measures by June 2026.

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