The Irish Refugee Council has expressed concern that plans to speed up the asylum process don't go far enough.

Its reported the government is due to announce a "Fast Track" system which would process asylum applications within six months for those who've been living in Direct Provision for more than five years.

A report in today's Irish Times says payments to those in direct provision are also likely to be increased.

However, Sue Conlan the CEO of the Irish Refugee Council says the system needs more radical reform.