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Rwanda Bill causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of UK, deputy PM says

Sky News Friday, 26 April 2024 ()
The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of the UK, Ireland's deputy prime minister has said.
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