Asylum applications fall to lowest level in 10 years

The number of people seeking asylum status in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to the latest annual report from the Refugee Applications Commissioner.

The number of people seeking asylum status in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to the latest annual report from the Refugee Applications Commissioner.

The report says asylum applications in 2007 were down 7% compared to 2006.

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