#Immigration

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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

Multi-lingual mental health service sees clients from 36 countries since opening last year
Multi-lingual mental health service sees clients from 36 countries since opening last year
Much of Safetynet’s other work is concentrated around Dublin

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online
How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online
From tricolours in Dublin to protests in London, Ireland’s far-right is feeding — and being fed by — global networks

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'
Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'
We need to teach our children that fear cannot be the loudest voice in the room 

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination
Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination
'It’s tantamount to an incitement and it needs to stop. Irish society needs to take stock', Micheál Martin said

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

We must look honestly at the data on housing and migration
We must look honestly at the data on housing and migration
Immigrants increase demand for housing, sometimes driving prices up — but they also play a key role in supply 

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Technology Stock - Social Media
Unregulated social media is like the 'Wild West' – migration minister
Colm Brophy says Ireland must reconsider how social media works in light of unregulated dissemination of disinformation and violent content

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

She's focused on the task at hand
Irish nationals working in Ireland earn more each week than non-nationals, says CSO
Indian citizens working in Ireland had the highest median earnings at €876.04 a week, followed by UK citizens on €780 a week

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Ireland’s history of humiliating the powerless has a new chapter
Ireland’s history of humiliating the powerless has a new chapter
Downplaying the lived experience of minorities is not a new thing in Ireland - and it is allowing racism to gain traction

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Aerial View of Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia
Immigration from US to Ireland spikes as Australia is top destination for emigration
CSO data shows Ireland’s population hit 5.45m, with record US arrivals, soaring emigration to Australia, and rapid ageing trends

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Sinn Féin calls for urgent review of IPAS following closure of 12 centres this year
Sinn Féin calls for urgent review of IPAS following closure of 12 centres this year
'That has to happen as a matter of urgency', TD Matt Carthy said

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Three-quarters of asylum seekers who first received supports in 2022 were working two years later
Three-quarters of asylum seekers who first received supports in 2022 were working two years later
CSO said the number of people benefiting from the 'daily expense allowance' has increased considerably in recent years

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Depressed teenage girls sitting on corridor ground
'I don't want to picture what will happen if my daughter becomes a child bride'
Two families facing deportation from Ireland say their children attempted suicide rather than return to countries where danger awaits

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Hiqa report shows non-compliance at two IPAS centres
Hiqa report shows non-compliance at two IPAS centres
Inspectors performed reviews at six accommodation centres, the report said

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Busy Shopping Street - Grafton Street in Dublin
CSO records 149,000 immigrants in 12 months, the highest number in 16 years
Some 30,000 of those immigrating were returning Irish citizens, 27,000 came from elsewhere in the EU, and nearly 87,000 were other nationalities

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

US tariffs
Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks’
The issue has been highlighted after an Indian man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Tallaght last month

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

More IPAS centres closed in last seven months than entirety of 2024
More IPAS centres closed in last seven months than entirety of 2024
In total, across the State, there were a total of 32,689 people living in IPAS accommodation at the end of June

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Huge demand for Tusla services to result in €68m overspend this year, says agency
Huge demand for Tusla services to result in €68m overspend this year, says agency
In a monthly briefing, the agency said demand for its service was growing, especially for residential care, fostering, legal bills, and separated children seeking asylum

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Pakistan to be added to list of safe countries of origin 
Pakistan to be added to list of safe countries of origin 
Applications from Pakistan have grown considerably in recent years

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Airport signage for international arrivals
People living in disadvantaged areas ‘less positive’ about immigration – ESRI
The study is based on a large, representative survey of adults in Ireland looking at views on immigration

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

State 'saturating' Limerick city centre with short-term asylum-seeker accommodation
State 'saturating' Limerick city centre with short-term asylum-seeker accommodation
Chamber chief executive Michelle Gallagher said the use of planning exemptions incentivises short-term institutional use of prime city centre buildings over long-term housing, education, or commercial projects

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

European and local elections
Blighe asks Electoral Commission to examine process to replace him as Ireland First leader 
r Blighe was replaced as president of the group by Anthony Casey

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Dublin protests
Irish nationalists and Northern Irish loyalists 'finding common ground' on immigration, research finds
'This convergence reflects a broader trend in which traditionally opposed groups coalesce around common narratives', the ISD report said 

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 
Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 
'Under no circumstances am I a racist. I'm actually the opposite', Richard O'Donoghue said

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

'Smoke and mirrors': Calls for review of IPAS sourcing system after Cork saga
'Smoke and mirrors': Calls for review of IPAS sourcing system after Cork saga
It follows a protracted saga since January following confirmation the State was considering an offer of IPAS accommodation for up to 50 people at 23-25 South Terrace

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Concerns grow over human rights breaches as Ireland ramps up deportations
Concerns grow over human rights breaches as Ireland ramps up deportations
A Congolese refugee has disappeared after being deported from Ireland, raising serious concerns over the State's asylum system

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Justice committee ends after heated exchange during minister's questioning
Justice committee ends after heated exchange during minister's questioning
Committee chairman Matt Carthy was questioning the minister on the cost of international protection centres when vice chairwoman Paula Butterly interrupted him

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Dublin protests
Anti-racism and anti-immigration demonstrations held in Dublin city
O’Connell Bridge was closed for a time on Sunday afternoon as the gardaí erected extensive barriers to separate the two crowds

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Raymond Lawless DC CCJ1
Dog walker who 'chased everybody in the place with a knife' at migrant camp is jailed
Denying that he was carrying a knife, Raymond Lawless told the court he had a trowel for cleaning up after his dog

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

'One-stop centre' to help migrants and refugees access health services in Cork
'One-stop centre' to help migrants and refugees access health services in Cork
Migrant Health Hub will act as an outreach facility for the HSE migrant health response teams, addiction services, screening and immunisation services, as well as psycho-social services

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Irish far right may fail at the polls, but use social media effectively to spread hate, says research
Irish far right may fail at the polls, but use social media effectively to spread hate, says research
UCC academics said that 'the goal of the far right in Ireland is to succeed in influencing metapolitics in creating distrust in mainstream institutions and political parties'

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Cityweat Hotel
Government to buy Citywest Hotel for €148.2m
Last week, protesters against the purchase of the hotel gathered outside Leinster House

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Trump
No plans for Trump administration to imprison Irish people in Guantanamo Bay
On Wednesday, US media reported on Trump administration plans to jail undocumented immigrants, including those from Ireland, in the Cuban prison

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Heated scenes as far-right councillors heckle Independent TD at Leinster House protest
Heated scenes as far-right councillors heckle Independent TD at Leinster House protest
During his speech to protesters, Mr Gogarty said he had “no truck” with far-right protesters and would only be supporting the residents of Saggart involved in the demonstration

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Donald Trump
ieExpains: How can Trump use the national guard on US soil?
Trump ordered the deployment of 4,000 national guard and 700 marines to LA amid Ice protests – here’s what to know

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Ballymena protest
15 police officers injured during violence in Ballymena
Police said the attacks are being treated as racially motivated hate crimes. One arrest has been made

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

US-LIFESTYLE-ST. PATRICK'S
S Living in limbo: The harsh reality of the undocumented Irish in Trump's America
As the Taoiseach prepares for an Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump, undocumented Irish in the US tell Sean Murray of their fears in light of the president's mass deportation policy

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Thousands attend pro-Palestine and anti-immigration rallies in Cork
Thousands attend pro-Palestine and anti-immigration rallies in Cork
Dual protests draw thousands to Cork City centre as gardaí deploy air, mounted, and public order units for safety

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Gardaí preparing for thousands at pro-Palestinian and far-right rallies in Cork
Gardaí preparing for thousands at pro-Palestinian and far-right rallies in Cork
On Saturday, members of the public and Palestinian solidarity groups from across Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Waterford and Tipperary will converge on the city

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Garda stock
Women and children among 35 people deported from Ireland to Nigeria
The individuals were removed on a chartered flight which left Dublin Airport last night for Nigeria

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

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