Ireland could explore offshore deportation hubs for failed asylum seekers, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin (left) and Tanaiste Simon Harris, step from Farmleigh House in Dublin. Picture: PA

The Government should not “rule out” sending failed asylum seekers to deportation hubs outside the European Union, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said migration was a broader issue across Europe, and called for discussions between Ireland and Britain to return people who cross over the border.