The Commission confirmed Ireland's participation in the Migration and Asylum Agreement

The Commission welcomes Ireland's decision, notified on 27 June 2024, to participate in seven legislative acts of the Migration and Asylum Agreement. As it is announced President Von der LeyenWith an emphasis on solidarity, the agreement will help us protect people, secure our borders, ensure fair and efficient procedures and manage migration in an orderly manner. Ireland's decision to participate in the Treaty demonstrates its attachment to common European values and its desire to contribute to the better management of migration in the EU.

Today there is a commission Decisions are accepted The EU Treaty on Migration and Asylum confirms Ireland's participation in seven legislative acts:

1. Instruction relating to conditions of reception

2. Regulation relating to conditions to be met by asylum seekers

3. Regulation of asylum procedures

4. Regulation establishing a Union framework for rehabilitation

5. Regulation relating to the management of asylum and immigration

6. Eurodac control

7. Regulation regarding crisis situations and cases of use of force

The Commission already supports Ireland financially in the area of migration management, with €66.9 million for the period 2021-2027, including €45.1 million from the Asylum, Migration and Integration (FAMI) and €21.8 million from the Internal Security Fund (ISF). AMIF helps member states manage migration. , while the ISF supports efforts to protect citizens' security and manage the EU's external borders.Ireland will benefit from further operational, technical and financial support from the Commission and EU agencies throughout the Agreement implementation process.

Next steps

The two decisions adopted today, namely those confirming Ireland's participation in the Asylum Procedures Regulation and the Reception Conditions Directive, will enter into force the day after their publication in the Official Journal. The other five decisions will come into effect on the 20th^E on the day following their publication in the Official Journal. Like other Member States, Ireland must now implement the new rules set out in these legal instruments.

General context

Following the conclusion of a historic agreement on the Migration and Asylum Agreement, work began over the next two years to make this large and complex piece of legislation an operational reality. It will be a joint effort with the Commission supporting Member States at every step. The Common Implementation Plan for the Migration and Asylum Convention, adopted by the Commission on 12 June, sets out key steps to enable all Member States to establish the legal and operational capacities necessary to effectively implement the new legislation by mid-March. -2026. In addition, EU agencies will provide operational and targeted support to Member States throughout this process. Member States can also benefit from support under the Technical Support Instrument, under which a Special call started on June 14 To assist Member States in developing their national implementation plans.

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Margaritis Schinas, Vice President responsible for promoting our European way of life

Ireland's decision to accede to the Migration and Asylum Convention marks an essential step towards a unified and sustainable European approach to migration management. I welcome this decision. The active participation of each member state is essential to the success of the treaty. By working together, Member States can effectively secure the Union's borders, support people in need of protection and manage migration humanely and effectively.

Ylva Johansson, Commissioner for Home Affairs

Congratulations Ireland! By choosing to participate in the agreement, Ireland is helping to improve migration management in Europe. To better protect our borders and vulnerable people and to bring back people who are not authorized to remain in the EU. With this election, Ireland is showing its solidarity with member states under pressure – and can count on the support of the Union if needed. Ireland's decision is a sign of confidence in the Treaty in our ability to deal with migration together.