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The Economic Times
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Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugees

Ireland introduced significant measures to its family reunification rules, tightening eligibility requirements for Irish citizens, migrant workers and people granted international protection who wish to bring family members to the State.

The amendments, which took effect on June 12, 2026, revise both the non-EEA Family Reunification Policy and the framework governing family reunification for people granted international protection.

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