A European election candidate for this region believes Ireland needs to opt out of the EU migration pact to retain control over the number of Asylum Seekers entering the country.
In March, Justice Minister Helen McEntee received approval to opt into measures of the pact which will include a greater emphasis on returning unsuccessful International Protection Applications to their country of origin.
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Under the Lisbon Treaty, Ireland is one of three member states that can opt-out of EU laws on freedom, security and justice, unless it voluntarily decides not to.
Leader of Ireland First and Ireland South Candidate, Derek Blighe says the Government is losing all control of the situation.
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