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<p>Tricolour flags flying from lampposts in Dublin. Flags were later seen hung in Cork. File picture: Colin Keegan/Collins</p>

munster

'Cork welcomes everyone': Locals urged council to remove Irish flags from lampposts

Complaints to Cork City Council said masked men hanging the tricolour in the dead of night had only one intent, which was to 'assert racism' and frighten non-Irish people

<p>Some 267 people have been detained in prison so far this year prior to deportation. Of this group, just 28 had criminal convictions. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

politics

Deportation orders this year double number of departures of failed asylum seekers, figures show

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Colin Sheridan: New reforms risk transforming what it means to be an immigrant in Ireland

Immigration rhetoric is a tightrope for Government

comment-analysis

Immigration rhetoric is a tightrope for Government

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munster

Evidence heard in Greek court supports innocence of Kerry humanitarian Seán Binder, lawyer says

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court and crime

Kerry lawyer due in court on people smuggling charges after trying to rescue refugees from sea

'This completes the family unit': Keith Wood's wife among those celebrating Irish citizenship

'This completes the family unit': Keith Wood's wife among those celebrating Irish citizenship

Applicants from more than 132 countries will make a declaration of loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens at the INEC Killarney on Monday and Tuesday

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Third-level sector must do more to fight far-right discourse

Third-level sector must do more to fight far-right discourse

International students are a key source of income for universities, but third-level leaders have been silent on the increasing racism they face here

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Department of Justice misled PAC on asylum seekers – TD

Department of Justice misled PAC on asylum seekers – TD

Department told the Dáil public accounts committee in October that Tusla was responsible for age verification of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers — but in a letter to the committee last week, the department said it is the International Protection Office

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Copying the UK's unpopular, untested migration model looks like political opportunism

Copying the UK's unpopular, untested migration model looks like political opportunism

Being 'tough on immigration' mainly means being tough on ordinary individuals who are keeping our society ticking over, writes Fiona Hurley, CEO of Nasc

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

The Greenland Ice Sheet, Facing Global Warming, Is Melting

John Gibbons: A big freeze could turn the Irish into climate refugees

We should reflect on 'get-tough' proposals on immigration: If the Amoc currents that moderate Ireland’s climate fail, temperatures will plunge, making grass-based agriculture impossible

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Elementary School Coat Rack: Backpacks

Parents funding the education system to the tune of €23m annually, Oireachtas committee hears

Shortfalls in funding intended to cover day-to-day running costs means schools turn to fundraising and voluntary contributions

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: Minister's focus is on the immigration system, not on the people within it

Paul Hosford: Minister's focus is on the immigration system, not on the people within it

Changes in citizenship eligibility, family reunification and salary thresholds for migrants were among the sweeping changes introduced by justice minister Jim O'Callaghan today

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Migration policy

Government tightens migration rules with five-year wait for citizenship

New migration strategy introduces tougher citizenship rules, higher income thresholds and stricter conditions for family reunification and refugee status

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

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

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict

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

British home secretary Shabana Mahmood uses the logic of her moral mission to launch policies to protect immigrants in Britain by hurting them, writes Nesrine Malik

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

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

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

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said: 'International protection is probably a small percentage of the number of people who come into the country'

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

ICE Raid Louisiana Racetrack

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

Rising ICE detentions and heightened tension in New York’s immigrant communities convinced Gareth O'Callaghan to cancel his Thanksgiving trip to Brooklyn

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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

Despite widespread controversy and criticism, Mette Frederiksen's hardline stance on migration is becoming a model for other left-wing governments in Europe, writes Mette Wiggen.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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

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

Cork District Court was told that once the prosecution material in the case is considered by the defence a decision will be taken on how to plead

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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