A Clare Independent TD claims the Governments new proposals to ease pressure on the immigration system will not tackle the root of the problem.

Cabinet will discuss plans today that will favour the use of state reception centres to house International Protection Applicants rather than relying on private providers.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will also propose that Ireland opts into the new EU Migration Pact that would commit to enhance border screening and a legally binding time frame for application decisions.

Scariff Deputy Michael McNamara has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the Government has a track record of failing to enforce its own legislation.