Supreme Court to hear case with significant implications for non-EEA students in Ireland

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals by the Minister for Justice with significant implications for many non-European Economic Area people who stayed after coming to Ireland as students before 2011 and wish to continue living and working here, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

In a published determination, a three-judge Supreme Court said it was "self-evident" the issues raised are of general public importance, with a substantial number of cases in the High Court immigration list said to be dependent on their outcome.