Post-Brexit risk of rise in illegal migration to Ireland

Ireland could see a significant increase in the number of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers arriving here after Brexit, a Government report has warned.

The National Risk Assessment 2018 report finds that Ireland is at risk of increased illegal movement of asylum seekers.

“Brexit may give rise to a risk of increased illegal movement of third-country nationals into Ireland from the UK, as well as possible consequences for secondary movements of asylum seekers and illegal migrants from the UK to Ireland in the event of UK divergence from EU law in the field of asylum,” the report states.