The number of people applying for international protection in Ireland fell for a third consecutive month in March.
A total of 847 people sought asylum last month, representing a fall in more than 50% compared to the same period last year.
The total number of applications made between January and March 2025 stood at 3,021, compared to 5,162 during the first three months of last year.
Weekly arrival figures have been falling since October.
For over a year, the largest number of international protection applicants have come from Nigeria.
The remaining top five countries from where people sought asylum in March included Pakistan, Somalia and Afghanistan.
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