Only one order signed to return asylum seeker to UK, despite Government claims

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed just one order has been issued, despite repeated suggestions that most applicants in Dublin arrived via the UK

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said before Britain left the EU, 'the UK was the primary destination country for people transferred from Ireland' under European regulations. Picture: PA

Just one order has been signed to return an asylum seeker to the UK, justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed.

This is despite repeated suggestions from the Government that up to 90% of those seeking asylum in Dublin are travelling to the International Protection Office from the UK via Northern Ireland.