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"Migrants going to Ireland," states Rishi Sunak PM

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 28/04/2024 17:05

AIBU to believe this is fake news, hype at best??

Indeed, some may be going to "Ireland,! and may have been doing so
for the last two years anyway.s or so.

Therefore, what was the number of migrants/boat people that went to Ireland from Jan 1st and Dec 31st in 2022 and the year ending 2023??

As I've said many times, I don't trust any politician or political party for that matter as they are on the whole, in it for themselves.

Message to Rishi Sunak, PM - Please give us the numbers. (I bet you it is no different to what was happening previously)

https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-says-migrants-going-to-ireland-shows-rwanda-scheme-is-working-as-a-deterrent-13123815#:~:text=Migrants%20travelling%20to%20Ireland%20after,was%20%22exporting%20the%20problem%22.

Rishi Sunak says migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda scheme is working as a deterrent

Ireland's deputy prime minister has said migrants who arrived in the UK on small boats are crossing from Northern Ireland to the Republic. Speaking to Sky's Trevor Phillips, Rishi Sunak says that it shows the deterrent is working.

https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-says-migrants-going-to-ireland-shows-rwanda-scheme-is-working-as-a-deterrent-13123815#:~:text=Migrants%20travelling%20to%20Ireland%20after,was%20%22exporting%20the%20problem%22.

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user1496146479 · 30/04/2024 21:30

Just more of the UK saying one thing & doing another!

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 21:28

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 30/04/2024 19:46

What "agreement in place" are you chatting about??
Thanks

Both Ireland and the UK seem to agree that there is an operational agreement in place as part of the Common Travel agreement. However it is not legally binding and the UK have said they will not comply with it.

User8646382 · 30/04/2024 20:23

user1496146479 · 30/04/2024 18:59

I can't understand how people have no critical thinking at all!!
There are no houses, services etc for the people here. Migrants are being housed on the bloody streets!!

It takes years of planning to put the needed services in place & money!!!

And what exactly do you think it’s like over here?

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 30/04/2024 19:46

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 16:19

The difference with France and the UK and the UK and Ireland is that there is a completely open border between the UK and Ireland. Also there is already an agreement in place that the Uk don’t want to honour. So it isn’t the same situation.

What "agreement in place" are you chatting about??
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user1496146479 · 30/04/2024 18:59

User8646382 · 30/04/2024 13:53

I fail to see the issue here. The population density of Ireland is 72 people per square kilometre, compared with 279 people per square kilometre in the UK. Ireland has nearly four times as much room. And we all accept that Ireland is non-racist, inclusive and progressive. So what’s the problem? Surely, this is a win-win for all?

I can't understand how people have no critical thinking at all!!
There are no houses, services etc for the people here. Migrants are being housed on the bloody streets!!

It takes years of planning to put the needed services in place & money!!!

bombastix · 30/04/2024 16:28

It might not scare Rishi Sunak. He probably likes their stuff.

Psychoticbreak · 30/04/2024 16:26

Would do anything to get rid of them gobshites.

bombastix · 30/04/2024 16:22

Psychoticbreak · 30/04/2024 16:21

@bombastix when you say a bigger stick... we could always send Bono and McGregor to live over there....

Fucking terrified for myself

Psychoticbreak · 30/04/2024 16:21

@bombastix when you say a bigger stick... we could always send Bono and McGregor to live over there....

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 16:19

The difference with France and the UK and the UK and Ireland is that there is a completely open border between the UK and Ireland. Also there is already an agreement in place that the Uk don’t want to honour. So it isn’t the same situation.

sashagabadon · 30/04/2024 16:00

to me it’s the same situation that the U.K. has with France. Our politicians make noises and spend millions helping French police police the French coast but ultimately the biggest determinant of arrivals on the English coast is the weather.
When the U.K. asks Macron to take the migrants back Macron says Non!
and there’s not much the U.K. can do.
UK does work together with France on multiple issues outside of this , defence etc so although our relationship with France is not great it’s also not terrible. U.K. police / security are helping France with the Paris Olympics for example. Macron asked, we said yes.

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:54

I think the thing is that there much that can be done unless the UK is somehow motivated to cooperate with Ireland. That is really all that could be done. Any number of things can be done to change it. It's just that they all require Rishi Sunak to want to, and that does.

Ireland, you need a much bigger stick. Like a massive costly legal problem that will bother the UK. Asking for stuff is not going to work. I wish you luck. Forget the CTA. Rishi Sunak will shred it in a heartbeat. Give him a problem.

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 15:48

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:38

I don't think it happen, no.

And I think that's pretty clear it will not override the right to withdraw the claim and make another by an individual - an undetermined claim may also count as well I think, so the UK could also just not decide.

there will also be issue with people with failed claims coming to Ireland. The agreement goes both ways - the UK can return people here - if they have a claim here or if they had a claim that failed.

A reciprocal agreement between the two countries is in place and it does make sense I think - seeing as there is a completely open border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. A border that is not possible to close.

EasternStandard · 30/04/2024 15:45

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:26

the double claim is easily dealt with. One, Ireland have zero ability to actually know if an asylum seeker asked or not.

The asylum seeker might say, but what's in it for them?

Ireland could ask the UK but there is no process to confirm it.

And finally, even if an asylum seeker was daft enough to say yes I made an application in the UK, they could withdraw it.

So really, the double claim issue is no bar.

Fair enough

I’m trying to work out how Ireland will resolve the issue I can’t see it so far

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:38

I don't think it happen, no.

And I think that's pretty clear it will not override the right to withdraw the claim and make another by an individual - an undetermined claim may also count as well I think, so the UK could also just not decide.

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 15:33

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:26

the double claim is easily dealt with. One, Ireland have zero ability to actually know if an asylum seeker asked or not.

The asylum seeker might say, but what's in it for them?

Ireland could ask the UK but there is no process to confirm it.

And finally, even if an asylum seeker was daft enough to say yes I made an application in the UK, they could withdraw it.

So really, the double claim issue is no bar.

Except for the operational agreement the UK and Ireland have in place for this scenario. An agreement that the UK do not wish to honour.

bombastix · 30/04/2024 15:26

the double claim is easily dealt with. One, Ireland have zero ability to actually know if an asylum seeker asked or not.

The asylum seeker might say, but what's in it for them?

Ireland could ask the UK but there is no process to confirm it.

And finally, even if an asylum seeker was daft enough to say yes I made an application in the UK, they could withdraw it.

So really, the double claim issue is no bar.

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 15:21

EasternStandard · 30/04/2024 15:15

So it’s more about an issue with double claims?

I have no idea whether than can mean a no but if it does people will start to avoid claiming in U.K. so the issue stops and just get to Ireland

Yes that’s the issue. I think it would be difficult to come through the UK without registering in some way. But it certainly won’t stop asylum seekers coming to Ireland.

Evanna13 · 30/04/2024 15:20

Goldenbear · 30/04/2024 14:58

Yes but the British people are not the British government but it is being presented like that on this thread, like the marginal difference in votes between pro Brexit and not. It is disingenuous to suggest that Ireland is laying the red carpet down, it has the same complications to deal with as most European and the UK countries.

I have actually said multiple times on this tread that it is the British government and I have said multiple times that I know many British people do not support. I have been very careful to do this because this is how I feel.

Please read through my posts before you call me disingenuous.

I have not said Ireland are putting out the red carpet. I have said that Ireland are willing to take their fair share. The UK govt are not willing to take their fair share and are letting Ireland clean up their mess and I don't think its acceptable.

EasternStandard · 30/04/2024 15:15

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 14:57

The issue is about people with an active asylum claim in the UK coming to ireland (via Northern Ireland) and also putting in an asylum claim here.

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So it’s more about an issue with double claims?

I have no idea whether than can mean a no but if it does people will start to avoid claiming in U.K. so the issue stops and just get to Ireland

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 15:06

Goldenbear · 30/04/2024 14:58

Yes but the British people are not the British government but it is being presented like that on this thread, like the marginal difference in votes between pro Brexit and not. It is disingenuous to suggest that Ireland is laying the red carpet down, it has the same complications to deal with as most European and the UK countries.

Agree. I’m firmly in the “you don’t get to be Irish and racist” camp but anti refugee sentiment has become fairly widespread here. It’s not the same as the UK - the Rwanda plan would never roll here I believe because of our history. So It’s not on a Tory level yet but the government here are keen to show we have rules based system in place to deal with immigration and we aren’t a soft touch.

It suits Ireland to say that the brits are at it again. But ultimately I think we’ll just have to put up with it. Putting in a hard border with Northern Ireland is not going to happen.

Goldenbear · 30/04/2024 15:03

sashagabadon · 30/04/2024 13:00

I agree @bombastix that the CTA means v little to most English people and it’s not something anyone will rise up to defend. It is mostly one way traffic and benefits the Irish and Brits with Irish hereditary that travel back and forth a lot but really that’s it. I love the CTA and really hope it stays but the Irish government are foolish to think it’s sone trump card as most people in U.K. will go meh!
that’s not how I feel but i mentioned it to my colleagues today in diverse London and no body knew it was a thing less still cared about it.
irish influence in london is not what it was even 10 years ago ( sadly imo)

Yes but things change, demographics change and it is normal. I am a Londoner born and breed, proper London as in West not Croydon but I am now exiled on a south coast city as is my DH who was born in Camden. We have had to move but things change.

Goldenbear · 30/04/2024 14:58

Evanna13 · 30/04/2024 12:21

Yes as I said there are a minority who do not support immigration and an increase in racist attacks and protests. This is sad to see.

However the vast majority of people are willing to take our fair share of immigrants. The UK GOVT are not willing to do so and are leaving it to Ireland to deal with...

Yes but the British people are not the British government but it is being presented like that on this thread, like the marginal difference in votes between pro Brexit and not. It is disingenuous to suggest that Ireland is laying the red carpet down, it has the same complications to deal with as most European and the UK countries.

mollyfolk · 30/04/2024 14:57

EasternStandard · 30/04/2024 14:34

The question I have is if people want to claim asylum in Ireland what can be done about that?

Even with the CTA how do you prevent movement or enforce it?

The issue is about people with an active asylum claim in the UK coming to ireland (via Northern Ireland) and also putting in an asylum claim here.

stayathomer · 30/04/2024 14:52

I really dislike the demonising of young male asylum seekers anyway
This so much- who the eff wants to fight in a war? Easy for people to say why are the men coming over until it’s them, their sons/ brothers or grandsons faced with it