Taoiseach defends proposed asylum law changes on family reunification waiting period

Cabinet to consider asylum law changes that would delay family reunification as part of EU migration reforms

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to members of the media outside Government Buildings in Dublin about migration, infrastructure and the US (Grainne Ni Aodha/PA)

The Taoiseach has defended proposed changes to Irish asylum law which would add a waiting period before successful international applicants can avail of family reunification.

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan is to bring the draft International Protection Bill 2025 to Cabinet on Tuesday.