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A convoy of trucks, carrying UN humanitarian aid, heads toward Sweida (Omar Sanadiki/AP)

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850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home since Assad’s fall, UN says

Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in December, some 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home from neighbouring countries – and the figure could reach one million in the coming weeks, a top official with the UN refugee agency has said.

President Donald Trump (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

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Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees

<p>Dr Niamh Davoren said it has never been more essential to consider cultural differences in helping refugees. Picture: DCU/PA</p>

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Training for therapists treating refugees ‘inadequate’

Sri Lanka’s navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift on fishing trawler

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Sri Lanka’s navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift on fishing trawler

Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossing awaiting return home

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Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossing awaiting return home

Lebanon and Cyprus used EU funds to violate refugees’ human rights – report

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Lebanon and Cyprus used EU funds to violate refugees’ human rights – report

Munster Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Irish Examiner view: Deaths remind us of our own mortality

From the perpetual grief of death in Gaza to the tragedies visited upon families closer to home, each loss reminds us of the tenuous grasp we have on dear life

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Additional funding for Garda in Dublin announced

Four arrested over fire at centre for asylum seekers released

The building in Rosscahill had been earmarked for housing 70 asylum seekers

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Spring weather Mar 1st 2024

Crooksling ought to be a turning point for international protection applicants

Not only do we have the capacity to accommodate international protection applicants, we are legally obliged to do so

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Homelessness in Ireland

‘Concerning’ that 1,010 male asylum seekers are without accommodation in Ireland

Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman has said the number of people without an offer of accommodation is a “really concerning situation”, but that families and women seeking international protection were being prioritised for housing

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Minister meets local councillors over use of Drogheda hotel to accommodate asylum seekers

Minister meets local councillors over use of Drogheda hotel to accommodate asylum seekers

The D hotel, located in the centre of the Louth town, is set to begin accommodating international protection applicants in the coming weeks

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

'Dual use' of Drogheda's D Hotel is 'the best solution', says Taoiseach

'Dual use' of Drogheda's D Hotel is 'the best solution', says Taoiseach

Up to 500 people are expected to be housed in the D Hotel from March 5, in a two-year contract with the Department of Integration

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Lake House Hotel to house families seeking international protection once Ukrainians leave

Lake House Hotel to house families seeking international protection once Ukrainians leave

Ireland is currently providing 27,255 people seeking international protection with State-sourced accommodation and support services

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Councillors 'shocked' by plans to turn top Drogheda hotel into centre for asylum seekers

Councillors 'shocked' by plans to turn top Drogheda hotel into centre for asylum seekers

Officials say tourism in the area is dependent on the 113-bedroom D Hotel, which is to close to the public in March

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Migrant accommodation

Varadkar believes some protesters ‘complicit’ with arsonists

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said more than 20 properties across the country have been set alight in recent months

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Ireland's list of "safe countries"

Protesters ‘know exactly’ who is behind arson attacks, says Helen McEntee

Ms McEntee said some protesters could be “complicit” if they do not come forward with information

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Immigration protest

More than 300 gardaí needed as 11 arrests made at Dublin protests

There were 11 arrests after around 1,000 people attended the anti-immigration event which began at the Garden of Remembrance in the afternoon and travelled down O'Connell Street to the Customs House

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Gatwick stock

Surge in number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland in last week

Fresh figures reveal there were 628 Ukrainians offered temporary protection. This compares to 390 for the previous week

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

End 2023 Exchequer Statement

Donohoe warns ‘no cause justifies’ attacks on buildings planned for refugee use

Asked how the government can be sure there will be arrests in any of the investigations into the suspected arson attacks, Mr Donohoe said “because of the confidence I have in An Garda Síochána”.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Chinese premier Li Qiang visit to Ireland

Councils cannot have ‘a la carte’ relationship with government – Varadkar

The Taoiseach has pledged further supports for such areas but did not give exact details of what was on offer.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Irish citizenship

McEntee denies claims that the Government has 'backed down' in the face of anti-migrant protests

Ms McEntee also rejected suggestions that the Department of Integration had reversed plans to house male asylum seekers at two centres

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Global Ireland Summit

Eamon Ryan says no area should be ‘overburdened’ by refugee accommodation

There are currently more than 500 asylum seekers who are not in receipt of State-provided shelter

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Ballinrobe pinned on a map of Ireland

Department of Integration continues to ‘engage’ on plan to house asylum seekers in Mayo hotel

Local Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke claimed on Saturday that the lease for the proposal had been withdrawn following the protest

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down

Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down

Building was to be used for families who needed temporary accommodation

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Witness appeal following 'suspected arson' at Galway hotel due to house asylum seekers

Appeal for information over fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to a suspected arson attack at a hotel in Co Galway that broke out days before it was to be used to house asylum seekers.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Winter weather Dec 11th 2023

Varadkar: Time lag to turn nursing homes into refugee housing may be extended

Leo Varadkar said the cooling-off period between a property becoming vacant and it being reused by the Department of Integration is more likely to be extended, rather than reduced

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2023

More Fianna Fáil councillors breaking ranks over government refugee policies

Micheál Martin vows to crack down on incendiary language used by party representatives

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Suspected arson at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers ‘deeply sinister’

Suspected arson at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers ‘deeply sinister’

The blaze broke out at the Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill, Co Galway, at approximately 11.35pm on Saturday

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martinofficially open new special school in Templeogue

Asylum seekers left without accommodation to get additional €75

32 left without a place to stay today due to the "severe shortage" of accommodation

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

240 Rohingya refugees afloat off Indonesia after being refused by residents

240 Rohingya refugees afloat off Indonesia after being refused by residents

Around 240 Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, are afloat off the coast of Indonesia after two attempts to land were rejected by local residents.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Athy Distributor Road official opening

Taoiseach: Government must 'slow down' number of Ukrainians coming to Ireland

Policy changes likely to be introduced before the end of the year

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Children Roderick O'Gorman is under pressure, after the Dail last night voted to pass a bill which has r

Government not 'dancing around' issue of Ukrainians' welfare

No decisions have yet been made about changing entitlements to those coming into the country

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?

Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?

With the Government examining changes to how Ireland responds to Ukrainian refugees to move more in line with other EU states, how exactly do other European nations treat those seeking refuge from Ukraine? Germany In ...

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Varadkar says Ireland needs to slow down number of refugees arriving here

Varadkar says Ireland needs to slow down number of refugees arriving here

Taoiseach was speaking at a private Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Gormanston military camp

Almost 1,000 Ukrainians to be moved to 'winter-ready' cabins in Laois

The cabins will be located in an area separate from the current tented accommodation, which will be removed once the cabins are ready

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

UN reveals over 2,500 now dead or missing as 186,000 cross Mediterranean in 2023

UN reveals over 2,500 now dead or missing as 186,000 cross Mediterranean in 2023

The UN refugee agency has revealed the number of refugees and migrants seeking safety in Europe has increased by 83% for 2023.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Ploughing Championships asked to provide tented accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

Ploughing Championships asked to provide tented accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

Up to 750 Ukrainian refugees are being moved into tented accommodation at the site of Electric Picnic in Stradbally in Laois from Tuesday

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic Preview 2022

Up to 750 Ukrainians to be housed in tents in Laois after Electric Picnic ends

Range of three-person to six-person tents used for the festival will be temporarily used next week to shelter Ukrainian refugees

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Why one Irishman swapped his 'holiday of a lifetime' for volunteering with refugees

Why one Irishman swapped his 'holiday of a lifetime' for volunteering with refugees

A Buddhist retreat prompted Gerry Clancy to rethink his plans and now he works with Refugee Support Europe — and his home village of Kilfinane is supporting him all the way

Sun, 13 Aug, 2023

'A deplorable attack': Widespread condemnation of arson attack on former Cork school

'A deplorable attack': Widespread condemnation of arson attack on former Cork school

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said those responsible for the incident should face the full rigours of the law

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

AI-generated story about refugees 'deeply disturbing'

AI-generated story about refugees 'deeply disturbing'

The websites of some Irish local newspapers owned by Iconic Media carried the story, apparently generated by artificial intelligence, with the headline: 'OPINION: Should refugees in Ireland go home?'

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Approved for Construction

Former Cork school building to be converted into accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

The former Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin building has been vacant for more than a decade

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Leo Varadkar condemns attack after rock thrown at councillor’s home

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned an attack on the family home of an independent councillor in south Co Dublin. Independent councillor for Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Hugh Lewis has said a rock was thrown through the window of the house on Monday night.

Thu, 20 Jul, 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

110 million people forcibly displaced as wars add to world refugee crisis

110 million people forcibly displaced as wars add to world refugee crisis

The number of people who have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution or human rights violations has reached 110 million, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

'I am happy I've got somewhere to go, I was afraid of the protesters,' says asylum seeker

'I am happy I've got somewhere to go, I was afraid of the protesters,' says asylum seeker

A Ukrainian asylum seeker who has been living on the streets of Dublin for two months has been moved to a sheltered unit

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

Gormanston military camp

Tented villages will be needed 'for some time' – Micheál Martin

Tánaiste said there will be a 'continuing flow' of people into Ireland fleeing war and the impacts of climate change.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

Blue crates filled with freshly picked apples for export

'New Irish' who want to work could help horticulture sector

Seasonal workers are critical to agriculture and horticulture in the role they play in harvesting, planting, packing, Seanad told

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Strengthening our social fabric will prevent nimbyism

Strengthening our social fabric will prevent nimbyism

Asylum-seekers are not the first victims of social nimbyism in Ireland — just ask Travellers or social housing tenants

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Leo Varadkar visit to Limerick

Properties to accommodate refugees identified

Housing to be provided in Dublin, Galway, and Cork

Wed, 24 May, 2023