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Local TD wants Ireland signed up to new visa system

Mar 14, 2024 17:53 By Shannonside News
Local TD wants Ireland signed up to new visa system
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The IT system collects, processes and shares information relevant to external border management.

The Justice Minister should reconsider signing up to the EU's Visa Information System in a bid to tackle migration and security challenges, according to a Local TD. Robert Troy is urging Minister Helen McEntee to allow Ireland to join the IT system, which collects, processes and shares information relevant to external border management.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar mentioned yesterday that Ireland could take steps to strengthen its borders, amid rising numbers of asylum seekers entering the country. Deputy Troy says when it comes to strengthening borders, technology such as the VIS is crucial:

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