Cabinet to consider major reform of Ireland's asylum laws 

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan will bring the International Protection Bill 2026 to the first Cabinet meeting of 2026

The legislation being brought forward by justice minister Jim O'Callaghan will be 'the most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State', according to one senior source. Picture: PA

Cabinet ministers will discuss the “most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State” when they meet for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday.

Justice and migration minister Jim O’Callaghan will bring the International Protection Bill 2026 to Cabinet on Tuesday morning.