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Language barrier and mental health ‘key concerns’ for Syrians settled in Ireland

Language barriers and mental health issues among Syrian refugees who have settled in Ireland are key areas of concern, a report has found. The Voices of Syrians report, published on Thursday, describes the experiences of 153 Syrian refugees who ...

04 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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Govt urged to tackle gaps in care for Ukrainian refugees 'before things deteriorate'

An Irish migrant and refugee support group has expressed concern about "increasingly visible and alarming gaps" in Ireland's effort to support Ukrainian refugees. The Limerick-based group, Doras, has raised the issue as an increasing number of ...

04 Apr 2022 at 14:02

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Undocumented migrants now have 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to remain in the country

Thousands of undocumented migrants may have official permission to live in Ireland by the end of the year, as a scheme to regularise their status opens on Monday. The scheme allows long-term undocumented people the opportunity to regularise ...

31 Jan 2022 at 12:09

National News

New English language resources will help migrants adjust to Irish life, says Harris

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has launched new resources to help migrant learners improve their English language skills and adjust to Irish life. The news was announced this morning on International Human Rights Day with ...

10 Dec 2021 at 13:19

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Irish aid worker says Greece smuggling trial ‘deeply damaging to the EU’

An Irish humanitarian has said his trial in Greece over smuggling-related charges is “deeply damaging” to the European Union. Sean Binder said the trial was “an attack on the idea of human rights and the rule of law” but added he was ...

08 Jan 2023 at 18:03

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Taoiseach criticises protests held outside migrant centre

The Taoiseach has criticised protests held outside a centre housing migrants, including young children, saying there is no excuse for racism in Ireland. Videos on social media in recent days show a crowd of people outside a hotel in ...

10 Jan 2023 at 15:58

National News

O'Gorman announces almost €3m funding for migrant employment supports

Grants providing employment supports for migrants worth almost €3 million have been announced by the government. The grants - totalling €2.7 million - were announced yesterday (November 25) by the Minister for Children, Equality, ...

26 Nov 2022 at 14:25

National News

Taoiseach ‘inflamed’ tensions over refugee centres, claims campaigner

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been accused of “inflaming” tensions between migrants and local communities over refugee centres. Migrant rights campaigner Reuben Hambakachere described Mr Varadkar’s recent comments about the East ...

26 Dec 2022 at 11:29

National News

Govt scheme to give up to 17,000 undocumented migrants path to citizenship

A government scheme will give an estimated 17,000 undocumented migrants an opportunity to remain in the State. Justice Minister Helen McEntee is expected to announce details of a scheme later today which will look to ...

03 Dec 2021 at 11:51

National News

Asylum seeker tents not removed because of Europa League final, says Eamon Ryan

Homeless asylum seekers sleeping in tents along a Dublin canal were not moved because of a high-profile football match, the Transport Minister has said. The Europa League final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen ...

21 May 2024 at 16:22

National News

More tents at Grand Canal SCRAPPED as 89 asylum seekers given alternative accommodation

More tents have been removed from the Grand Canal area after 89 international protection applicants were offered alternative accommodation this morning (May 21). According to RTÉ, barricades have been erected ...

21 May 2024 at 13:11

National News

Vast majority of working asylum seekers in low-skilled jobs, research finds

The vast majority of asylum seekers in Ireland who are working are in low-skilled, low-paid jobs, according to new research. Ireland granted international protection applicants the right to work in mid-2018. ...

24 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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