The Rural Independent group of TD's says its time for public input in how the country manages international protection applicants.
There's a call for a Referendum on Ireland's immigration policy.
The Rural Independent group of TD's says its time for public input in how the country manages international protection applicants.
They say a poll on immigration should be held on March 8th next when the people are already due to vote on the issues of family and carers.
The group's leader Mattie McGrath says the immigration issue is more pressing and public input is needed , particularly in the context of housing shortages and strained public services.
The Tipperary TD says that while immigration has benefitted Ireland and there is a moral duty to provide a haven for those genuinely seeking asylum, there's been no 'meaningful communication with the public or communities'.
In a statement the Rural Independent group of TD's says a cap is necessary, and continuing on the current path without public consultation, such as a referendum, challenges democracy and dismisses the genuine concerns of ordinary people
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