The Irish Times

The Irish Times view on direct provision: a new system takes shape

A discredited system has survived this long because the political will to dismantle it has been absent

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 20:28

The Irish Times view on hate crime: the case for new law

A former judge has called for legislation after a rise in hate speech aimed at minorities

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 19:45

Direct provision: broken system must be fixed

If past form is any guide, Government will offer minimum in abiding by Supreme Court ruling that asylum seekers be allowed work

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 00:05

Taskforce will examine ruling on asylum seeker work ban

Charlie Flanagan publishes report on improvements in direct provision

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 01:00

Children’s ombudsman disputes State claims

Most issues in direct provision centres were best ‘resolved locally’, Government tells EU

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00

Asylum seeker child allowance to rise from €9.60 to €16.60 a week

Ó Ríordáin says increase is ‘first step’ in implementing taskforce recommendations

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00

State to treble payments to children in direct provision

Government moves on child rights ahead of UN committee hearing in January

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00

Lian Bell: #WakingTheFeminists still waiting for the Abbey

‘If Fiach Mac Conghail wants to change things, here’s his chance. Accept the mistake. Don’t just say sorry. Do sorry’

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 09:08

Number of asylum seekers given leave to stay up by 60%

Figures show an increase in the number of deportation orders being quashed

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00

Asylum seekers to receive student grants for first time

Minister announces third-level funding for those who have been in system for five years

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 21:18

Abbey Theatre appoints Neil Murray, Graham McLaren as directors

Pair to take over from Fiach MacConghail in joint capacity in 2016

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 11:45

Welcome to Ireland: Migrants who crossed Med face flawed direct provision system

Recommendations of the McMahon Report must now go to taskforce

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 03:00

Some 2,500 citizens sworn in at Convention Centre

More than 85,000 people from 161 countries have become Irish in last four years

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 09:59

Understated wit, wallpaper and words | Visual art round-up

Ramon Kassam looks for the most elegant solution; Gavin Hogg takes a Jungian path; and a posthumous Martin Folan show exudes integrity

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 04:00

What qualities should the Abbey Theatre be looking for in its new director?

The director of the National Theatre must be a realist and a dreamer

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00

Report on improving system for asylum seekers due ‘in weeks’

Minister of State tells Oireachtas commitee that 500 residents in direct provision cannot move on due to difficulties finding housing

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 17:48

Irish Refugee Council quitting direct provision group ‘regrettable’

Publication of heads of Bill without ‘allowing discussion’ of change in refugee law criticised

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 16:11

State watchdog: move asylum-seeking families from direct provision

Commission says system fails to safeguard rights of children and parents

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 19:44

Call for new inspection regime for direct provision

Documents show residents approached an inspector just twice in 60 reports

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00

Former High Court judge to chair group on direct provision

Opposition calls for abolition of ‘inhumane’ direct provision system

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 21:56

Kildare set to march on as injuries threaten to weaken Meath’s challenge

Conor Gillespie’s loss a major blow to Royal County’s hopes of a final place

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Carlow brushed aside by Royal procession

But facile 28-pt victory of little use to Meath with Kildare challenge looming

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00

Meath go on scoring spree as Carlow picked bare

Game over after 25 minutes with Royal County going on to score seven goals

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 17:24

Meath on the up but Dublin clear favourites

With the playing riches available to manager Dessie Farrell, it would be surprise if his side don’t prevail

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00

Lissadell ruling reflects a reliance on English law and sense of property

Opinion: Historical parallel suggests that ideology that underlies legal thinking has not changed much

Wed Nov 20 2013 - 12:01

Law in relation to recreational access to private land in need of renewal

Opinion: Ancient common law rules were applied without any debate as to whether they are still fit for purpose

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00

Scheme to urge artists to participate in schools

Artists receiving grant aid or tax breaks will be asked to give time to local schools

Sat Apr 20 2013 - 06:00