Refugees coming here from 20 'safe' European countries will need a visa from today under new rule changes.
The Cabinet signed off on suspending visa free travel yesterday, due to concerns the immigration system was being 'exploited'.
The suspension takes effect from midday and will last for a period of 12 months.
Ukrainians arriving here will not be impacted by the rule changes.
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Fine Gael Senator and barrister, Barry Ward, says there's concern in government the system's being abused
