Abstract
The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main political developments in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This fourth annual policy analysis report focuses on the period from January to December 2007. This report for Ireland compiles information on migration trends, legislative developments and policy implementation issues. Important developments in the period included the publication of new immigration, residence and protection legislation; the implementation of the Employment Permits Act 2006; and implementation of Council Directives 2005/71/EC, 2005/85/EC, 2001/55/EC and 2004/38/EC.
