Government may cut number of student visas for English language students, minister says

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said: 'International protection is probably a small percentage of the number of people who come into the country'

(Left to right) Minister for justice Jim O’Callaghan and European Commissioner for internal affairs and migration Magnus Brunner at Government Buildings in Dublin today. Mr Bruner said Ireland is 'well prepared' for the introduction of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is due to come into effect next June. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The Government is considering a reduction of the number of student visas provided for English language students, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has said.

Mr O’Callaghan said the Government is able to control the level of migration into the country through the visa system.