Immigrants in Ireland face 'insecure and discretionary' approach to permanent residency

Cork Migrant Centre unveils Black Lives Matter artwork back in July. Ireland has been ranked sixth out of 52 countries in a new report on immigrant integration policies; however, serious issues remain. File picture: Clare Keogh

Immigrants in Ireland face "insecure and discretionary" legal mechanisms when applying for permanent residency, according to a new report on immigrant integration. 

The MIPEX report was launched by the Immigrant Council of Ireland on Wednesday. Ireland was ranked sixth out of 52 countries, with 64 out of 100.