It took four years for him to be granted refugee status on appeal, before being joined by his daughter under the family reunification policy in 2023. For example, how will a stipulation that refugees seeking family reunification be “self-sufficient” be applied? NGOs say these thresholds already place reunification beyond the reach of many workers. “Remember, we have left our own countries to be here.”Bethel Muzaya at a protest held in relation to migrant family reunification outside the Dáil on November 20th. For those who are here or arrive, Hennessy argues that the real-world effect of the changes, once implemented, will increase hardship, especially those around family reunification.

Source: The Irish Times November 29, 2025 16:31 UTC