Aidan Minnock, head of the Garda National Immigration Bureau, has emphasized that all individuals seeking asylum in Ireland are vetted and fingerprinted. He disputed claims that asylum seekers are criminals while acknowledging the presence of organized crime elements that exploit migrants. The number of asylum requests has surged, and operations are in place to counter human trafficking and illegal activities. Charter flights for removing failed asylum seekers will begin in 2025, and measures are being taken to identify and monitor potential threats.

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