McDowell clashes with UN chief over refugees

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell clashed with the United Nations refugee Agency chief yesterday over the EU’s proposed treatment of asylum seekers.

Rudd Lubbers, head of the UNHCR agency, warned the EU was in danger of breaking international law and the UN Convention on Refugees.

He also warned that the recently established asylum systems in the 10 new member states could be overwhelmed by illegal immigrants.