US Arrivals To Ireland Nearly Double As Dublin Toughens Deportations

Irish CSO data show US-to-Ireland immigration nearly doubled year-over-year (4,900 → 9,600) in the 12 months to April 2025, even as overall gross immigration fell 16% and net inflows dropped to 59,700. The government is signaling a tougher enforcement stance, including increased deportations and a new strategy to ensure removals for those without legal status. The piece notes a possible "Trump effect" but says motivations are uncertain and that Irish-to-US migration also rose.