Ireland asylum claims fall to 900/month post-EU pact; €1bn pledged for 2027

Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan reports monthly international protection applications dropped to 900 since the EU migration pact took effect, a sharp decline from prior levels. He also committed just under €1bn in Irish financial support for 2027, signaling sustained fiscal commitment to migration management. The drop suggests the pact is curbing arrivals, though causality and long-term durability remain uncertain.