Harris is open to processing asylum seekers in countries outside EU

The Taoiseach has said his party has “an open mind” on processing asylum seekers in countries outside the EU.

However, Simon Harris has said this would have to be done through the EU migration and asylum pact, which Ireland has already opted into.

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