Covid-19 causes 91% drop in numbers seeking asylum

New figures released by State agency, the International Protection Office (IPO) show that for the month of April only 30 people sought asylum here.
Covid-19 causes 91% drop in numbers seeking asylum
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Mon, 08 Jun, 2020 - 16:35
Gordon Deegan

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a collapse in the numbers seeking asylum here.

New figures released by State agency, the International Protection Office (IPO) show that for the month of April only 30 people sought asylum here.

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