Independent immigration monitor urged for airport

HUMAN rights and refugee groups last night called for the introduction of an independent immigration monitor at Dublin Airport, following concerns over allegations involving immigration gardaí.

Yesterday, the Irish Refugee Council called for an investigation into serious allegations that a member of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) racially abused and attempted to illegally deny asylum to a couple at Dublin Airport.

The couple concerned were ultimately allowed into the country and successfully claimed asylum, but never received any satisfactory response to complaints made to Government departments.