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<p>(Left to right) Michael Collins, Carol Nolan, Mattie McGrath and Richard O'Donoghue of the Rural Independents who described Ireland’s approach to immigration as an “open door” and “reckless” policy. File picture: Sam Boal /Rollingnews.ie</p>

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