Paul Hosford: Minister's focus is on the immigration system, not on the people within it

Changes in citizenship eligibility, family reunification and salary thresholds for migrants were among the sweeping changes introduced by justice minister Jim O'Callaghan today

The tents of people seeking international protection being moved from outside the International Protection Office in Dublin last year. The latest policies include requirements for those who are in IPAS accommodation — regardless of the type — to contribute a portion of their earnings if they are working. File photo: Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.ie

In a recent poll, some 82% of people who responded said they did not believe that the Government is doing enough to address the immigration issue.

But the same poll also revealed that 57% of respondents did not believe that protests, like those seen at Citywest last month, should be allowed.