#Immigration

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Spain Ceuta
ieExplains: What to know about Ceuta, Spanish city on EU’s border in Africa
Enclave has been a diplomatic flashpoint and is seen as a destination for people trying to reach Europe

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Department moves Kerry Ipas residents over 250km away due to ant infestation
Department moves Kerry Ipas residents over 250km away due to ant infestation
The relocation is planned to be a short-term move 'while essential maintenance is carried out,' the Department of Justice said

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

'Some merit' in having language proficiency test for people seeking Irish citizenship, Tánaiste says
'Some merit' in having language proficiency test for people seeking Irish citizenship, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris said language was 'an important part of integration'

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Department spends €3.5m on 10 deportation flights in 18 months
Department spends €3.5m on 10 deportation flights in 18 months
The most expensive flight thus far was a return of 63 people to South Africa in February of this year, which cost €719,642.25

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Homeless man ‘lucky’ he didn’t die after gang attack
Homeless man ‘lucky’ he didn’t die after gang attack
The swelling on Hussein’s face was so severe that doctors had to wait six days to carry out surgery on his jaw

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Seán Kelly says Ireland may not need EU return hubs as asylum numbers fall
Seán Kelly says Ireland may not need EU return hubs as asylum numbers fall
Fine Gael MEP points to declining irregular migration across Europe while insisting controversial measure should remain an emergency option

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Irish migration
Number of asylum seekers awaiting offer of accommodation plummets in a year
Single male applicants are most affected, 'as accommodation is prioritised for women, children and people with special reception needs'

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

view of a child victim of child abuse in his room
Alleged child kidnapper arrested in Cork massage parlour
A man wanted in Germany for child kidnapping, illegal restraint and hostage taking was arrested by gardaí at a Cork massage parlour, gardaí have confirmed.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

eGate at Dublin Airport
O'Callaghan says he is 'not for turning' on criminal legal aid reforms
Minister insists reforms will improve efficiency and value for money despite widespread disruption to District Court proceedings.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Trump
US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in major blow to Trump agenda
The ruling preserves automatic citizenship for most people born in the US, rejecting a key element of Donald Trump’s immigration agenda

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
How the far right rationalises its acts of violent disorder
More must be done to combat the algorithmic reward to moral outrage on social media platforms, writes Claire Hamilton

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Labour: Media outlet was 'intimidatory' towards Galway mayor Helen Ogbu
Labour: Media outlet was 'intimidatory' towards Galway mayor Helen Ogbu
The Labour Party has claimed the actions of a media outlet in doorstepping the new Galway Mayor Helen Ogbu were “intimidatory and unacceptable”.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach warns hard border would 'injure and impede a lot of basic rights'
Taoiseach warns hard border would 'injure and impede a lot of basic rights'
It comes after an opinion poll at the weekend suggested that over a third of voters would be in favour of a 'hard border' on the island of Ireland to tackle migration

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

€160k tender to help Ipas assess asylum seekers’ transfer requests
€160k tender to help Ipas assess asylum seekers’ transfer requests
Department of Justice is seeking a company to provide 'impartial medical opinion' to help assess applications to transfer accommodation on medical grounds

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Updates to non-EU work permits will help firms fill critical roles
Updates to non-EU work permits will help firms fill critical roles
Ireland's employment permit system remains competitive, but the wider immigration journey often presents challenges for employers and foreign nationals

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Man who fears for his life if deported is charged with escaping from custody
Man who fears for his life if deported is charged with escaping from custody
The court heard that the accused said when charged: 'I will be killed if I return to Egypt because I am gay.'

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Man charged with murdering his wife in Galway found dead in his cell
Man charged with murdering his wife in Galway found dead in his cell
A man charged with murdering his wife in Co Galway last month has been found dead in his prison cell.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation
Ukrainian families have 'nowhere to go' after being told to leave Trabolgan accommodation
'Every day I search for rental accommodation, but we face obstacle after obstacle,' says mother of two

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

eGate at Dublin Airport
Only one order signed to return asylum seeker to UK, despite Government claims
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed just one order has been issued, despite repeated suggestions that most applicants in Dublin arrived via the UK

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Bandon suspected pipe bomb was at home of man who develops Ipas accommodation 
Bandon suspected pipe bomb was at home of man who develops Ipas accommodation 
No one was in the targeted home at the time. Neighbours were evacuated around 7pm on Thursday evening but were permitted to return at 10pm

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Garda stock
42 South African nationals, including 15 children, deported from Ireland
Gardaí said two of the individuals had been 'convicted of offences in this jurisdiction and their removal supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen
EU parliament backs law allowing offshore detention centres
This increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric across the EU over the past decade has broadened popular support for far-right parties

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Dr Mary McAleese interview
McAleese slams use of Irish flag to intimidate
The former president compared such use of the flag to the experiences of people who emigrated to the US

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Kerry councillors seek nationalities of people allocated social housing
Kerry councillors seek nationalities of people allocated social housing
The monthly meeting of Kerry County Council heard it needs to 'kill off the false and untrue rumours' that most houses are being allocated to non-Irish

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10m
Vote, which was likened to Brexit, had put businesses on edge due to concerns it could end free movement of labour between Switzerland and the EU

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact
Paul Hosford debunks some of the myths around the pact, explaining what the pact is, what it means for Ireland and how much it will cost

 Listen | Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

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Hotel Reception Desk with Vintage Silver Bell
Number of tourist beds for refugees drops to new low
In August, the Government will begin phasing out accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine since 2022

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Belfast stabbing victim's family condemn disinformation about Stephen Ogilvie's condition
'False information circulating on social media is forcing us to clarify that our loved one is in fact in a stable condition'

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Missiles fired at police as watercannon deployed in second night of Belfast unrest
A group of around 300 people, mostly men in dark clothing and face coverings, had gathered, reportedly to target a hotel housing migrants near Newtownabey

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Gemma McSherry: For these Belfast boys, violence is a rite of passage
There is nobody more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose — just ask the women of Northern Ireland, 98% of whom have experienced gender-based violence

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Ireland not 'ceding any sovereignty' by harmonising our asylum laws with the EU, Taoiseach says
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said 'the pact ignores our unique challenges and circumstances, especially that our country is still partitioned'

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Crown Paints factory asylum seeker plans
'Incredibly regressive' parts of EU Migration and Asylum Pact 'would make Tommy Robinson blush'
Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said that, while an EU-wide migration pact is required, 'it is [Britain’s failed] Rwanda Act in EU form'

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Irish migration
ieExplains: What is the EU Migration Pact, and can Ireland opt out?
Ireland officially opted into the pact in June 2024 and, in the intervening two years, the Government has been adopting legislation to enact the pact. But what is it?

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Arthritis Medical Exam
New migration law will shut out the home carers Ireland needs
The fuel crisis showed how quickly elderly and vulnerable people who need home care are forgotten when the loudest voices are shouting. The migration debate is the same, writes Joseph Musgrave

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Italy Mediterranean Deaths
Fears of ICE-style immigration crackdown as EU politicians set to overhaul asylum laws
Irish MEP claims too much misinformation about migration, with complex issues reduced 'to slogans, outrage, and false claims'

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

People are holding banner signs while they are going to a demonstration against climate change
Climate change ranks behind housing, healthcare, and cost of living for voters – poll
Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll suggests we prioritise living costs, healthcare, and housing ahead of climate issues at elections

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Yves Sakila: After getting 'no information' from autopsy, family seek independent review
Yves Sakila: After getting 'no information' from autopsy, family seek independent review
The family's concerns centre on reports that the initial autopsy findings have been reported as 'inconclusive' 

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Twice as many gardaí as deportees on Government-chartered deportation flight to South Africa
Twice as many gardaí as deportees on Government-chartered deportation flight to South Africa
Eight deportation flights last year cost a total of €2.41m and one of them had twice as many gardaí as deportees on board

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Umar al-Qadri: We can be both proudly Irish and proudly Muslim this Eid
Umar al-Qadri: We can be both proudly Irish and proudly Muslim this Eid
As Eid begins, we can honour the special heritage of native Irish people while recognising that contemporary Ireland includes people who became Irish through belonging, contribution and shared civic life

Wed, 27 May, 2026

YVES SAKILA
'He fell through every crack possible': Family speak out after Yves Sakila’s death
Family members describe grief, unanswered questions, and growing frustration as investigations into Yves Sakila’s death continue

 Listen | Tue, 26 May, 2026

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View of the European Court of Justice for human rights with the two cylindrical buildings of the court halls in the evening
Politicians playing political football with European Court of Human Rights to gain anti-migrant votes
Victims of abuse by institutions and by the British Army have got justice in the Strasbourg court. Why is the Irish Government playing politics with it asks Andrew Forde

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Some 124 asylum seekers in State accommodation evicted due to serious breaches of house rules
Some 124 asylum seekers in State accommodation evicted due to serious breaches of house rules
Some 62 of the incidents that were reported in 2025 were categorised as 'critical', which includes incidents involving mental health issues, self-harm, or the unexpected death of a resident

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Colin Doherty: Bertie Ahern is wrong - Irish healthcare relies on migrants
Colin Doherty: Bertie Ahern is wrong - Irish healthcare relies on migrants
Nurses from India, doctors from Egypt, midwives from Spain, and therapists from Brazil are all economic migrants, but our system would collapse without them, writes Colin Doherty

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Kieran Connell: Ireland has a long multicultural history. It's time to tell that story
Kieran Connell: Ireland has a long multicultural history. It's time to tell that story
Refugees from Hungary and Belgium; migrant workers from Poland and Germany; doctors from Africa and Asia — over the last century, Ireland was far more diverse than many of us seem to realise

Wed, 20 May, 2026

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