We have a national right and duty to determine migration policy

We have a national right and duty to determine migration policy Our government must exercise that right carefully. Half-thought-out proposals to extend asylum rights to climate refugees are not helpful. That is the view of Michael McDowell, Senator, Former Tanaiste and Minister for Justice who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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07.45 19 Jan 2023

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We have a national right and duty to determine migration policy

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We have a national right and duty to determine migration policy Our government must exercise that right carefully. Half-thought-out proposals to extend asylum rights to climate refugees are not helpful.

That is the view of Michael McDowell, Senator, Former Tanaiste and Minister for Justice who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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