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Oireachtas urged to hold ‘calm, honest’ debate on Ireland’s migration policy
RTÉ’s weekend analysis says Ireland needs a fact-driven political debate on migration, warning that polarised arguments are undermining public trust and slowing key reforms. Business groups fear the current climate may prolong work-permit delays and hurt Ireland’s competitiveness, while commentators urge new oversight structures and faster asylum decisions.
FOI papers show public alarm over rising cost of deportation charter flights
FOI e-mails show taxpayers questioning why Ireland spends up to €187,000 per charter flight to deport failed asylum applicants. The Justice Department defends the practice as a necessary deterrent, but business bodies warn that tougher, faster removals increase compliance risks for employers who sponsor non-EU staff.