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<p>The plan, brought forward by justice minister Jim O’Callaghan. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

politics

Asylum seekers may have to contribute up to 40% of income for State accommodation

Cabinet will consider proposals requiring asylum seekers to pay a proportion of their weekly income towards State-provided accommodation

<p>Protesters have vowed there will be civil disobedience across Britain after home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced police are to be given greater powers to restrict protests by allowing them to consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of repeated demonstrations. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA</p>

comment-analysis

Shabana Mahmood is here to free Britain of its anxieties with anti-immigrant policy

<p>(Left to right) Minister for justice Jim O’Callaghan and European Commissioner for internal affairs and migration Magnus Brunner at Government Buildings in Dublin today. Mr Bruner said Ireland is 'well prepared' for the introduction of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is due to come into effect next June. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos</p>

politics

Government may cut number of student visas for English language students, minister says

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Gareth O'Callaghan: New York Irish keep their heads down this Thanksgiving due to ICE

Russian invasion of Ukraine

comment-analysis

Denmark's left-wing leader rewriting the rule book on migration

Cork anti-immigration activist Ross Lahive given a month to decide plea in garda harassment case

court and crime

Cork anti-immigration activist Ross Lahive given a month to decide plea in garda harassment case

Lack of action on hate speech contributing to racist violence

Lack of action on hate speech contributing to racist violence

The far-right have been emboldened by lack of action to curtail them. It's beyond time to act

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Government accused of creating 'environment of fear' for asylum seekers

Government accused of creating 'environment of fear' for asylum seekers

Civil society organisations are concerned about the negative impact and consequences of deportation operations being undertaken by the Department of Justice

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

law & justice

US financier denies he tried to hide involvement in company contracted to operate Ipas centre

Jeffrey Leo made the denial at the High Court during cross-examination relating to his handling of a $60m investment he managed for US-based investors Mary and James Wenning

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Gathering of solidarity to be held at mosque said to be target of right-wing bomb plot

Gathering of solidarity to be held at mosque said to be target of right-wing bomb plot

The Love Galway Hate Racism group will lead the solidarity visit at 2pm on Saturday at Galway's Maryam Mosque

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Inside Ireland’s deportation system: How gardaí carry out large-scale charter removals

Inside Ireland’s deportation system: How gardaí carry out large-scale charter removals

A rare inside look at a garda charter deportation, revealing the planning, human stories and rising tensions shaping Ireland’s asylum system

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Ireland may need to review asylum laws to respond to UK changes, says minister

Tánaiste Simon Harris and justice minister Jim O’Callaghan expressed concerns about asylum seekers travelling back and forth to the UK

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Dignity must be a part of deportations

Irish Examiner view: Dignity must be a part of deportations

Given the chance, many would prefer going on our own terms to being shipped out en masse and under guard

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach suggests Sinn Féin activist's arrest may have 'implications for Leinster House'

Micheál Martin said there is a 'strong basis' to suggest that this has 'moved on from individuals' to an 'organised attempt to undermine the State'

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Ipas centre attack

Mother who escaped fire at Drogheda Ipas centre 'terrified' violence will continue

The property on George's Street in Drogheda had to be evacuated after a fire broke out on Halloween night

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Garda lantern sign

Three boys arrested by gardaí investigating Citywest disorder

This brings the number of individuals arrested in connection with the riots to 36

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car

Gardaí and PSNI investigate if suspect explosive devices intended for attacks on asylum seeker accommodation

Garda HQ views the arrests, and the seizure, as a significant development in the emergence of violent right-wing extremism in Ireland

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Two arrested on suspicion of membership of violent right-wing extremist group

Two arrested on suspicion of membership of violent right-wing extremist group

The numbers in the relatively new organisation are understood to be small

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Ipas centre attack

Two men arrested by gardaí investigating fire at Drogheda Ipas centre

Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate 'all of the circumstances' surrounding the alleged arson attack in Drogheda

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Election 2025 NYC Mayor

Marion McKeone: Zohran Mamdani win rings starting bell for Donald Trump vs New York fight

Billionaire-backed Andrew Cuomo was swept away by ordinary New Yorkers galvanised by a cheery 34-year-old who kept his campaign focused on the cost of living

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Kevin Flatley funeral

New laws to overhaul international protection before Dáil next year

Justice Minister outlines to Dáil current pilot project to see whether Ireland can fulfil EU processing obligations which kick in next year

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Ipas centre attack

Landlord linked to gang feud being 'paid millions' for asylum seeker accommodation, Dáil told

TD Joanna Byrne made the claim under Dáil privilege when speaking about a fire which trapped one adult and four children, including a baby, upstairs at an Ipas centre in the town last week

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Ipas centre attack

Rally to support asylum seekers in Drogheda after Ipas centre set alight

Emergency services rescued an adult and four children, including a baby, when the fire broke out on Halloween night

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Forty-five adults and seven children deported from Ireland to Georgia

Forty-five adults and seven children deported from Ireland to Georgia

Jim O'Callaghan said the 35 men, 10 women, and seven children were removed by charter flight from Dublin on Monday

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Security at Ipas centres needs review

Irish Examiner view: Security at Ipas centres needs review

To terrorise innocent people in this way is almost beyond comprehension and there is little by way of consolation in the fact that the forces of law will inevitably catch up with the person responsible

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Rioting Aftermath - Shankill Road, Belfast

Same old story of anti-immigration fear plays out with new faces

If we can’t look at those arriving and see a reflection of who we were — frightened, hopeful, desperate for a new start — then we’ve learned nothing

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Time permitted in State accommodation for Ukrainian refugees cut to 30 days

Time permitted in State accommodation for Ukrainian refugees cut to 30 days

Government figures have warned about the increasing number of people arriving, with justice minister Jim O’Callaghan expressing concerns that the Government may need to find additional accommodation if the trend continues

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Technology Stock - Social Media

Mick Clifford: Simon Harris should weigh his words about immigration more carefully

In the social media age we must speak carefully on topics about which a flood of misinformation is already being used to stir up outrage

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

'Terrifying ordeal': Children amongst those rescued as gardaí say Ipas centre fire was arson attack

'Terrifying ordeal': Children amongst those rescued as gardaí say Ipas centre fire was arson attack

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said the incident had put the lives of those living in the centre at risk

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Irish presidential election

Simon Harris defends migration comments, saying discussion on issue would help social cohesion

Tánaiste said when migration was discussed, people 'particularly on the left try to shut down that debate' and said it would be 'irresponsible' not to discuss it

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Simon Harris threatened

Simon Harris: Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration

The Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister said a discussion on migration would help social cohesion

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

North South Ministerial Council

Ireland could explore offshore deportation hubs for failed asylum seekers, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says Ireland should not rule out deportation hubs outside the EU, as Coalition tensions rise over migration policy

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Government needs to tackle issues sending desperate people into arms of far right

Government needs to tackle issues sending desperate people into arms of far right

The economy cannot survive without migration, so the Government must use the welfare state to insulate the poorest against far-right narratives

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

There are challenges with the international protection system. However, people with warped agendas are not truly interested in discussing immigration properly, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Gardaí monitoring dissident republican fringe groups fuelling Dublin riots

Gardaí monitoring dissident republican fringe groups fuelling Dublin riots

Security sources describe the groups as 'opportunists' looking to exploit tensions to boost their visibility

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

You're not protecting women and children with violent protests

You're not protecting women and children with violent protests

When it becomes routine to connect migration with sexual crimes, any incident is a potential tinder box

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Department 'getting better value now' on accommodation for asylum seekers, PAC told

Department 'getting better value now' on accommodation for asylum seekers, PAC told

Secretary general of the department of Justice repeatedly declined to answer definitively to what extent that is the case

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Migrant accommodation

Seventeen people charged after second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

Two gardaí were hospitalised and fireworks, bottles, and masonry were thrown during chaotic scenes at a public gathering

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Flares and bottles thrown at gardaí as hundreds protest at Citywest for second night

Flares and bottles thrown at gardaí as hundreds protest at Citywest for second night

Gardai are attempting to disperse the crowd from the area in the west of Dublin

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Gardaí not expected to charge asylum seeker with terror offences

Gardaí not expected to charge asylum seeker with terror offences

The Irish Examiner understands the man's emailed threats relating to 'national security' are being assessed in the context of his psychiatric condition

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

State's hate crime awareness campaign in 'planning' stage despite 2023 target launch date

State's hate crime awareness campaign in 'planning' stage despite 2023 target launch date

The justice minister has been inundated with emails and letters from frightened immigrants in the wake of attacks on, and harassment of, members of the Indian community

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Imasha Costa: 'I am not the reason your system is failing'

Imasha Costa: 'I am not the reason your system is failing'

Ahead of Saturday's anti-migrant protest in Cork City, 'Irish Examiner' journalist Imasha Costa describes life for immigrants in a changed Ireland

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

'We cannot change our skin colour': Minister inundated with messages from terrified immigrants

It follows the shocking assault in July in Dublin of an Indian man

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Sad girl in hooded top, sitting on a window ledge with head in hands in despair

'So, the hell started. I went homeless': Children who arrive here alone need supports

Children who arrive in the State alone need wraparound supports, particularly after they turn 18 when they move straight from the care of Tusla into homelessness, writes Wayne Stanley

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

The first presidential debate saw Humphreys, Connolly and Gavin clash on Gaza, housing, immigration, and Ireland’s role abroad

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland

Trump’s politics of grievance and 'othering' are shaping global debates, with worrying echoes in Ireland’s immigration and public discourse.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Migration and aging link revealed by long-term flamingo study

Migration and aging link revealed by long-term flamingo study

Flamingos could hold the secret to slower aging

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

O’Callaghan wants fewer than 10,000 asylum seekers per year

Before the pandemic there were typically 3,000 to 5,000 applications for international protection in Ireland each year

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

UN General Assembly

Trump tells UN climate change is a 'con job' and Europe should be ashamed over Russian oil

In a combative UN speech, Donald Trump attacked Europe’s Russian oil purchases, dismissed climate science, and warned against immigration

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

European and local elections

Cork court charges anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe with harassing a garda

There was no garda objection to bail for Mr Blighe on certain conditions

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025