Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Enda O'Neill:

There have been some suggestions that the pact is designed to facilitate this. I do not think that is correct. One thing that is relevant is this political agreement that the concept of "safe third country" will be reviewed in 2025. That was one of the ways which enabled them to get agreement on the pact. There may be further developments.