
One person waited 6 years for a decision on their status.
Ireland's asylum system is reaching "breaking point".
That's the message from Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibín.
As of the beginning of December, there are almost 26,000 people seeking international protection in Ireland, including over 5,000 children.
He says in one case a person was left waiting over 6 years for a decision on their international protection application.
Deputy Tóibín says the government needs to improve the decision making process: