{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a27d7b5427484b4a4206cf2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Aontú Launches Campaign Against EU Migration Rules - 09/06/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1780992216138-a4111b1a-a555-4af4-a91a-b57e9ac4a8b8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Aontú has launched a campaign against the EU Migration Pact, arguing that it would reduce Ireland's control over migration policy and leave the State bound by EU decisions on migration numbers and costs.</p><p><br></p><p>The party says the pact fails to address the movement of asylum seekers entering Ireland through Northern Ireland and comes at a time when housing, healthcare and other public services are already under significant pressure. Aontú says it supports a compassionate system for those fleeing war and persecution but believes stronger controls are needed.</p><p>The party has also launched a petition calling on the Government not to implement the pact.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Aontú leader and Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, who spoke to us in more detail about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}