In a significant move aimed at curbing illegal immigration, the European Parliament has approved a new law despite opposition from countries like Poland. This law, which took eight years of discussions to materialize, emphasizes quicker border security and asylum processing within six months. The law’s focal points include reducing illegal immigration from regions like the … Read more
In Dublin, a crisis unfolds as a group of refugees without proper identification baffles authorities amidst an evacuation due to an impending storm threat. While genuine refugees with valid credentials faced no issues during relocation, those lacking essential documents posed a significant challenge. With no names, addresses, or means of communication, these individuals left rescue … Read more
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, nearly 75,000 people have fled the conflict there and arrived in Ireland in the past year. 74,458 Personal Public Service (PPS) numbers have been given by the State to Ukrainian refugees as of the week ending February 12th, according to statistics from the … Read more
Thousands of people attended the ‘Ireland For All’ anti-racism rally in Dublin City Centre this afternoon. A huge number of people gathered in the centre of Dublin for the Ireland For All demonstration in support of migration and diversity. A coalition of political parties, labour unions, and community organisations organised the march to support diversity and … Read more
A new activist group in Dublin claims that the government’s approach to immigration is “playing into the hands of far-right groups.” Dublin Communities Against Racism (DCAR) will demonstrate outside Leinster House on Saturday, to urge the government to address issues relating to immigration and local community concerns, Breaking news reported. The group expressed concern over … Read more
Over 11,300 asylum-seekers get less than 40 euros a week in social welfare from the state. The state provides only €5.50 per day in social welfare to more than 9,300 adult asylum seekers. Another 2,000 kids who are in direct provision receive the daily equivalent of €4.25 each. The Daily Expenses Allowance, which is given … Read more
The number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland jumped by 3,300 in the last three weeks, data shows. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday show that a total of 47,962 people from Ukraine have sought refuge in Ireland since the outbreak of the war. In accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive, 47,962 … Read more
As thousands of Ukrainian refugees will be moved from college campuses over the next several weeks, the Tánaiste stated that the government is investigating “all options” to find accommodation for them. Leo Varadkar said that the government is making every effort to accommodate Ukrainian refugees, with Ireland taking in about 1% of those who have … Read more
More than 1,200 Ukrainian refugees will have to leave student accommodation by the middle of September, on top of thousands who will be moved before the end of this month. It emerged over the weekend that 3,028 Ukrainians will have to leave to make room for returning students by the end of August. But the … Read more
The government has agreed to a joint proposal from the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, for Ireland to avail of the option to temporarily suspend the operation of the Council of Europe Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees (Council of Europe) for a period of … Read more
The Government has approved the provision of 500 modular houses as part of its plans to address the need to develop capacity for Ukrainian arrivals. Once in place, the modular houses will accommodate 2,000 people across 20 sites across the country. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are assisting with finalising site selection. … Read more
Young Ukrainians arriving in Ireland can now benefit from free artistic supports and creative activities across the country. The Creative Ireland programme is supporting events which are free of charge for children and young people and are now facilitating the full participation of young Ukrainians in a variety of ways. Many of these events are … Read more
The government has approved a monthly flat rate Recognition Payment of €400 per property for those who have taken in Ukrainian refugees. The payment will be conditional on a minimum time commitment for hosting (6 months), with payments continuing for hosting arrangements beyond this timeframe Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, … Read more
Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan announced that the Department of Transport and National Transport Authority (NTA) will provide emergency public transport services to Ukrainian refugees placed in rural locations. The department and the NTA will accelerate a series of network improvements identified through the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan public consultation to support increased overall … Read more
Almost forty-six refugees from Ukraine who were placed in emergency rest centre accommodation in Banteer in north Cork on Saturday were treated by medics overnight after complaining of feeling unwell. It is understood their symptoms included headaches, nausea, dizziness and coughing. Local doctors and paramedics attended the scene as a precautionary measure. Covid-19 is not … Read more