Ireland grants protection status to  record number of asylum seekers in 2025

Ireland granted protection status to a record number of asylum seekers last year with 5,085 individuals receiving positive decisions to their applications — up almost 8% on 2024.

Figures from the European Commission show the increase in numbers being granted protection status here during 2025 bucked a general trend across the EU where the number of successful applicants fell overall by 18%.

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