Britain could help Ireland join the Rwanda migrant scheme 'if they think it's ... trends now
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Ireland should join the Rwanda scheme if they believe it is already having an effect, Government sources said last night.
After Irish ministers claimed migrants fearful of being deported to the African state are seeking sanctuary in Ireland instead, Westminster offered them to join forces.
Ministers believe the reported uptick in asylum seekers entering Ireland from Northern Ireland demonstrates that the Rwanda scheme is already acting as a deterrent.
And tonight a Government source told the Mail: 'If the Irish Government believe the Rwanda plan is already having an effect, we can explore Ireland joining the Rwanda scheme.
'Many countries are looking at a third country now, which is why Sir Keir Starmer's amnesty for 115,000 illegal immigrants a year is so shortsighted.'
Irish ministers claim migrants fearful of being deported to Rwanda are seeking sanctuary in Ireland instead. Pictured: An aerial view of asylum seekers who have set up tents outside the International Protection Office in Dublin
