asylum-seekers

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Council bombarded with complaints about use of former Dublin pub for 'unvetted men'
Council bombarded with complaints about use of former Dublin pub for 'unvetted men'
Shipwright in Ringsend was set on fire on New Year's Eve

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Europe Migrants
‘I was willing to risk it all, or die’: Onboard a rescue vessel in the Mediterranean Sea 
Thousands die each year crossing the most dangerous migration route to Europe. Yet many of those rescued from the waves say they would do it all again, writes Stefanie Glinsk

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Approach to identifying asylum seeker accommodation labelled 'absolute chaos' after Cork protest
S Approach to identifying asylum seeker accommodation labelled 'absolute chaos' after Cork protest
Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould said what played out over the last week regarding the former Dominican Father’s retreat at Ennismore, Mayfield was 'shambolic'

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Mayo councillors vote to withdraw cooperation from department over asylum-seeker strategy 
Mayo councillors vote to withdraw cooperation from department over asylum-seeker strategy 
About 6,000 asylum seekers have been housed in the county, which has a population of 137,000. Councillors have argued the refugee population makes up 3.84% of people in Mayo, as opposed to 1.53% in Dublin

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

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Eighty deportation orders enforced in 2023
Largest proportion of the enforced deportations last year concerned individuals from Georgia (18) followed by South Africa and Brazil (9) and Pakistan (8)

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

People treated for possible smoke inhalation following Donegal fire 
People treated for possible smoke inhalation following Donegal fire 
Gardaí said: 'Preliminary indications are that the fire started and was confined within one room within the building'

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Mick Clifford: In this year of local elections, the far right are on the pig’s back
S Mick Clifford: In this year of local elections, the far right are on the pig’s back
There is plenty of evidence many local councillors are willing to pander to illogical fears on migration and even compete in turning up the dial of intolerance for the sake of chasing votes

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Taoiseach: People who 'cheat' the immigration system will be dealt with
Taoiseach: People who 'cheat' the immigration system will be dealt with
Leo Varadkar dismissed as 'nonsense' claims Ireland is a 'soft touch' when it comes to immigration, saying strict entry rules are enforced

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission action seeks to compel the State to fulfill its legal obligations to provide for the basic needs of international protection applicants, including shelter, food, and access to basic hygiene facilities

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Helen McEntee visit to National Rehabilitation Hospital
McEntee: Those behind fire at intended Galway refugee building 'will be held accountable'
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she was 'shocked and saddened' by the incident

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Almost 150 asylum-seekers without accommodation
Almost 150 asylum-seekers without accommodation
Migrant rights aid it was worrying there did not seem to be a plan from the Government to address the severe accommodation shortage

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Some asylum-seekers 'non-returnable' to country of origin, Government paper shows
Some asylum-seekers 'non-returnable' to country of origin, Government paper shows
Department of Justice deportation briefing said among reasons people could not be sent home were those mental health issues, illnesses such as HIV/Aids, or that their country of origin would not accept them

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

SUMMER; GRANDCANAL DOCK; HOMELESS; TENTS; ENCAMPMENT
Government runs out of accommodation for asylum-seekers arriving into Ireland
A spokesperson said tents and sleeping bags would be provided to asylum-seekers where required

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Bank holiday getaway
Number of international protection applications increased by 415% in 2022
About 20,000 of arrivals to April this year were returning Irish emigrants

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Rock with 'stop supporting refugees' note thrown through councillor's window 
Rock with 'stop supporting refugees' note thrown through councillor's window 
An attack on a public representative who represented their local community was an attack on that community, said Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Denis O’Callaghan

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Government urged to allow homeless asylum-seekers to work immediately
Government urged to allow homeless asylum-seekers to work immediately
Campaigner says those without accommodation cannot be expected to survive on the current supports being given

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Retired Garda inspector: Far-right activity must be 'nipped in the bud' now 
Retired Garda inspector: Far-right activity must be 'nipped in the bud' now 
Tony Gallagher believes gardaí need to be treating the far right in Ireland with the same strategic and well-resourced approach police used to tackle soccer hooligans

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Afghan who claims to be a minor brings court action over being left homeless
Afghan who claims to be a minor brings court action over being left homeless
The male says he did not have documentation to prove he is 17 when he applied for international protection in this State on February 8

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Citywest Hotel and Refugee Centre
Over 200 new arrivals 'left to fend for themselves' due to lack of housing
Department of Integration spokesperson said it was continuing to work 'intensively to source further accommodation and to follow up with those IPAs awaiting an offer of accommodation'

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Citywest Hotel and Refugee Centre
Homeless Afghan asylum-seeker who took court action offered hostel accommodation
Counsel for the minister for integration maintained the man’s High Court litigation 'did not trigger the outcome' of accommodation provision, which would have occurred independently

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

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State urged to rethink policies that restrict access to asylum
Migrant rights campaigner said references by Government politicians and others to people arriving illegally 'only adds to the confusion that might exist amongst the public, and plays into the discourse of the far right'

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

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Migrant rights group raises concerns at deportation rhetoric
Streamlining of applications for asylum-seekers to ensure they receive decisions within just three weeks fails to put in place 'vital safeguards' such as legal advice for applicants, Nasc warns

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Threats, violence and swastika flags. What's happened to Ireland of the welcomes?
Threats, violence and swastika flags. What's happened to Ireland of the welcomes?
Refugees-welcome volunteers and community workers around the country have been threatened, doxxed on social media, and subjected to protests outside their homes. As anti-refugee sentiment is stoked by criminal elements and the far-right, how will communities cope?

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Trebling of applications for international protection linked to 'catch-up migration' 
Trebling of applications for international protection linked to 'catch-up migration' 
Easing of travel restrictions due to Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven soaring number of applications, ESRI says

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Total cost of accommodating Ukrainian refugees to hit €1bn 
Total cost of accommodating Ukrainian refugees to hit €1bn 
There has been a sharp rise in the those seeking international protection, Public Accounts Committee told

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

Mick Clifford: Is compassion creaking under pressure?
Mick Clifford: Is compassion creaking under pressure?
Ultimately, Killarney turned out to be a good news story, with both Ukrainian refugees and asylum-seekers accommodated in the town. Hopefully, that’s the kind of attitude we can hang onto

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Ukrainian women and children to be moved from Kerry to make space for male asylum-seekers
Ukrainian women and children to be moved from Kerry to make space for male asylum-seekers
Some 135 Ukrainian women and children who have been staying in a Killarney hotel since March are to be moved to Mayo to make way for asylum-seekers moved from CityWest in Dublin

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

'Achill people a welcoming people,' says Archbishop; Ballinamore residents set to launch asylum-seeker welcoming committee
'Achill people a welcoming people,' says Archbishop; Ballinamore residents set to launch asylum-seeker welcoming committee

Sensitive situations concerning vulnerable people are being exploited by those “who trade in hatred and fear,'' the Archbishop of Tuam has warned.

Sun, 03 Nov, 2019

Michael D Higgins calls on Council of State to discuss asylum bill
Michael D Higgins calls on Council of State to discuss asylum bill
President Michael D Higgins has confirmed he is convening a meeting of the Council of State to examine whether the Government’s new asylum-seeker legislation is “repugnant” to the Constitution and should be forwarded to the Supreme Court.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

Riot in Indian Ocean detention centre for asylum-seekers after man dies
Riot in Indian Ocean detention centre for asylum-seekers after man dies
A major riot has broken out at a remote detention centre for asylum-seekers in the Indian Ocean.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Teachers Conference: Fee cut for asylum-seeker students
Teachers Conference: Fee cut for asylum-seeker students

Asylum-seeker students may soon get a chance at a third-level education that financial barriers have previously blocked most from receiving, Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan has said.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

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