ICMPD and Ireland Intensify Cooperation on Migration Policy

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: June 3, 2025; 22:36 ♦ (Vindobona)

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and Ireland have further deepened their cooperation in the field of migration policy. During an official visit, ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger met with Irish Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy to discuss common priorities.

ICMPD Director General Michael Spindelegger (m.) met with Ireland's Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy (l.) and Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan (r.). / Picture: © ICMPD - International Centre for Migration Policy Development / Internationales Zentrum für Migrationspolitikentwicklung

Discussions with Irish Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy focused on Ireland's current challenges and strategic priorities in the field of migration. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, measures in the area of international protection, return and reintegration strategies, and issues…