Ireland is looking to amend a law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the UK, broadcaster RTE said on Sunday, after an influx from across the border with Northern Ireland.
Dublin's Minister of Justice Helen McEntee, who is scheduled to visit London on Monday, told a parliamentary committee this week that she estimates 80 per cent of those applying for asylum in the republic came over the land border with Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News it was evidence that London's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.
"What it shows, I think, is that the deterrent is ... already having an impact because people are worried about coming here [to Britain]," he said.
In response, a representative for Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris said the leader "does not comment on the migration policies of any other country but he is very clear about the importance of protecting the integrity of the migration system in Ireland", RTE reported.
"Ireland has a rules-based system that must always be applied firmly and fairly."
The representative said Mr Harris had asked Ms McEntee "to bring proposals to Cabinet next week to amend the existing law regarding the designation of safe 'third countries' and allowing the return of inadmissible International Protection applicants to the UK".
She is expected to discuss a new returns policy when she meets UK Home Secretary James Cleverly in London on Monday.
The Rwanda bill cleared its final parliamentary hurdle last Monday after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of Parliament.
Mr Sunak hopes the bill will prevent asylum seekers from trying to enter the UK on small boats over the Channel from northern Europe.
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How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
