Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan Jim O'Callaghan's explicit message on migration
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Nov 28, 2025 Pat Leahy, political editor at the Irish Times, and Jack Horgan-Jones, political correspondent at the same outlet, dive into Jim O'Callaghan's controversial immigration proposals aimed at curtailing population growth. They analyze complex immigration figures and the potential impact of tightening family reunification rules. The duo also discusses the rising eviction notices in Ireland and the political landscape surrounding these significant changes, shedding light on the human stories behind the policies.
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Government Intends To Slow Population Growth
- Jim O'Callaghan signalled a clear government aim to reduce Ireland's population growth by tightening immigration levers.
- Measures target asylum seekers, family reunification and citizenship timelines to slow net inflow.
Policy Signalling Matters As Much As Details
- Many announced changes are immediate but others are mainly signals requiring months to design and implement.
- The administration is projecting a tougher stance to shape public perception as much as policy outcomes.
Migration Politics Pushes The Centre Right
- Migration politics is reshaping centrist parties across Europe and Ireland is following suit.
- The government appears to be responding to electoral risks from harder-line movements by tightening migration rules.
