Govt tightens refugee visa requirements amid accommodation shortage

Refugees travelling here from 20 safe European countries will from tomorrow be required to hold visas under a change agreed by Government yesterday. The move tightens immigration rules here amid an accommodation shortage for refugees. Nick Henderson is...

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07.15 19 Jul 2022

Govt tightens refugee visa req...

Govt tightens refugee visa requirements amid accommodation shortage

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07.15 19 Jul 2022

Refugees travelling here from 20 safe European countries will from tomorrow be required to hold visas under a change agreed by Government yesterday. The move tightens immigration rules here amid an accommodation shortage for refugees.

Nick Henderson is the CEO of the Irish Refugee Council

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