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New figures show a sharp rise in the number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland, with applications increasing more than fourfold in the past year. At the same time, immigration from the United States has nearly doubled, as growing numbers of Americans look to leave amid political tension and fears over personal safety at home. We’re going to explore what’s driving this trend, the difference between asylum and other migration routes, and what these figures tell us about life in the US right now. On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Simon Ó Treasaigh, Manager of the Clare Immigrant Support Centre.