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1,117 asylum seekers refused entry this year

A TOTAL of 1,117 people were refused entry to Ireland in the first three months of this year.

1,117 asylum seekers refused entry this year

Mon, 25 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

In the same period 237 persons were granted refugee status, according to figures just released.

A total of 1,259 new asylum applications were received by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC).

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