New laws to overhaul international protection before Dáil next year

Justice Minister outlines to Dáil current pilot project to see whether Ireland can fulfil EU processing obligations which kick in next year

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

New laws to overhaul international protection will come to the Dáil early next year, the justice minister has said.

Jim O’Callaghan earlier this year got Cabinet approval for drafting of the International Protection Bill 2025.