Title: EUROPEAN MIGRATION NETWORK. THEORGANISATIONOF ASYLUMANDMIGRATIONPOLICIESINIRELAND
Abstract: This study is intended to be a useful reference document, descriptive in
nature, providing a “map” of immigration and asylum-related policy in
Ireland in 2008: how it is formed, its substance and how it is implemented.
The focus is on non-EU immigration. Irish immigration policy is unusual
within Europe in that it is strongly influenced by the Common Travel Area
we share with the UK. In addition Ireland and the UK may opt out of EU
measures relating to immigration and asylum. Ireland does not have a long
history of immigration and this is reflected in the still disparate nature of
our immigration policy. A new Immigration, Residency and Protection Act,
expected to become law this year, will have a major impact on both
immigration and asylum-related policy. This report attempts to lend clarity
to how immigration and asylum policies are currently organised in Ireland as
well as indicating where changes may soon be made.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-02-01
Language: en
Type: article
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