Taoiseach: People who 'cheat' the immigration system will be dealt with

Leo Varadkar said the Government was making sure applications for international protection were processed more quickly. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/ RollingNews.ie

People who "cheat" the immigration system will be dealt with, the Taoiseach has said.

Leo Varadkar has dismissed as "nonsense" claims Ireland is a "soft touch" when it comes to immigration, pointing to checks that are carried out on arrival, as well as deportations.