Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media&nbsp;on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

<h2>About the Irish government’s plan</h2>

The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland.

A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

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Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border.&nbsp;

“There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News.&nbsp;

She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.”

McEntee also said she would&nbsp;meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues.&nbsp;

<h2>UK’s Rwanda policy</h2>

Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country.

Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25).

In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK.

“The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak.&nbsp;

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He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.”&nbsp;

<h2>Violent clashes in Ireland</h2>

Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians.

In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK. About the Irish government’s plan The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. Also Read | Protesters put up giant Palestinian flag at venue of Biden's White House event Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border. “There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News. She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.” McEntee also said she would meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues. UK’s Rwanda policy Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country. Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25). In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK. “The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak. Also Read | US intel suggests Putin unlikely to have ordered Navalny's killing: WSJ report He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.” Violent clashes in Ireland Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians. In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's new Prime Minister, succeeds Leo Varadkar

Simon Harris is expected to become the new leader of Fine Gael. Harris, who is currently Ireland's minister for further and higher education, was the only candidate to seek the party leadership.

Ireland: Simon Harris set to become youngest ever prime minister

Simon Harris set to become new Fine Gael leader

Irish politician and higher education minister, Simon Harris, who had been a prominent figure in the Fine Gael party, is poised to take on the role of Ireland's prime minister and will be the youngest in the office as the leadership contest concluded with him emerging as the sole candidate. He has been a Teachta Dala (TD), which is a member of the lower house of the Oireachtas (the Irish Parliament).

Harris has held various ministerial positions within the Irish government, including the Minister for Health and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science.

Notably, the vacancy in leadership arose following the unexpected resignation of Taoiseach (Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland) Leo Varadkar.

Citing "personal and political reasons" just last week, Varadkar, who is partly Indian, had said,&nbsp;“I believe a new taoiseach will be better placed than me to achieve that – to renew and strengthen the top team, to refocus our message and policies, and to drive implementation. After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job.”

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The 37-year-old&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;stood unopposed as nominations closed on Sunday (Mar 24).

However, his official appointment as Irish PM will not be before April 9 once the Irish parliament resumes post-Easter break.

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Recognised for his adept communication skills, particularly evident on social media platforms, Harris has previously held various ministerial roles, notably as a health minister during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Despite commendation for his crisis management, Harris faced criticism for misinformation regarding the virus during an interview where he said, “Remember this is coronavirus Covid-19 - that means there have been 18 other coronaviruses and I don’t think they have actually successfully found a vaccine for any."&nbsp;

Later, in another video he told his 1.4 million followers that he made&nbsp;“an awful boo-boo.”

“Don’t ask me how or why; I can only presume it’s a degree of cabin fever after being in this department on a very, very regular basis for the very last while - maybe a bit of sleep deprivation - I stupidly talked about there being 18 other coronaviruses, which of course there isn’t,” he said while apologising for the interview comments.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Irish politician and higher education minister, Simon Harris, who had been a prominent figure in the Fine Gael party, is poised to take on the role of Ireland's prime minister and will be the youngest in the office as the leadership contest concluded with him emerging as the sole candidate.

Irish politician and higher education minister, Simon Harris, who had been a prominent figure in the Fine Gael party, is poised to take on the role of Ireland's prime minister and will be the youngest in the office as the leadership contest concluded with him emerging as the sole candidate. He has been a Teachta Dala (TD), which is a member of the lower house of the Oireachtas (the Irish Parliament). Harris has held various ministerial positions within the Irish government, including the Minister for Health and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science. Notably, the vacancy in leadership arose following the unexpected resignation of Taoiseach (Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland) Leo Varadkar. Citing "personal and political reasons" just last week, Varadkar, who is partly Indian, had said, “I believe a new taoiseach will be better placed than me to achieve that – to renew and strengthen the top team, to refocus our message and policies, and to drive implementation. After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job.” Also Read | Did Donald Trump call Barack Obama ‘founder of ISIS’ after Moscow terror attack? Here’s the truth The 37-year-old Harris stood unopposed as nominations closed on Sunday (Mar 24). However, his official appointment as Irish PM will not be before April 9 once the Irish parliament resumes post-Easter break. Also Read | Ukraine launches strikes on Crimea, claims it hit two Russian warships Recognised for his adept communication skills, particularly evident on social media platforms, Harris has previously held various ministerial roles, notably as a health minister during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch | Iran's 'Gaza' drone stuns international market × Despite commendation for his crisis management, Harris faced criticism for misinformation regarding the virus during an interview where he said, “Remember this is coronavirus Covid-19 - that means there have been 18 other coronaviruses and I don’t think they have actually successfully found a vaccine for any." Later, in another video he told his 1.4 million followers that he made “an awful boo-boo.” “Don’t ask me how or why; I can only presume it’s a degree of cabin fever after being in this department on a very, very regular basis for the very last while - maybe a bit of sleep deprivation - I stupidly talked about there being 18 other coronaviruses, which of course there isn’t,” he said while apologising for the interview comments. (With inputs from agencies)

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