Immigration

Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland

Protesters block bus of asylum seekers from entering Columb Barracks

Westmeath site being used to house Ukrainian and other international refugees

By Robert KindreganFri Mar 24 2023 - 22:35

Many asylum seekers taking up right to work but barriers remain, ESRI finds

Most international protection applicants enter low-skilled jobs marked by poorer working conditions, according to its research

By Laura SlatteryFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00

Ministers to discuss ‘problem’ of new arrivals destroying travel documentation

Tánaiste to raise issue with Cabinet subcommittee

By Sarah BurnsThu Mar 23 2023 - 16:09

Record international migration spurs historic rise in Canadian population

Total number in country grew by 1.05 million last year as position as fastest growing G7 nation retained

Thu Mar 23 2023 - 08:34

Just one prosecution in four years for failing to produce passport on arrival in Ireland

More than 4,200 people arrived at Dublin Airport last year with no travel documentation

By Conor GallagherThu Mar 23 2023 - 05:00

Only 20% of victims of racist incidents last year contacted gardaí, survey finds

Decrease in numbers reporting to gardaí comes despite rise in number of incidents recorded on Irish Network Against Racism’s iReport.ie system

By Nathan JohnsWed Mar 22 2023 - 15:26

End to Garda ‘ethnic profiling’ sought in Government racism action plan

First national plan in over a decade will also tackle discrimination in rental sector, and promote inclusion of minorities

By Kitty HollandTue Mar 21 2023 - 11:55

Deportations from State carried out by force less than 7% of total

Many failed asylum seekers “self-deport” while the status of others is unknown

By Conor GallagherTue Mar 21 2023 - 05:00

Irish people are struggling to cope with relentless demands, research finds

The silver lining of the pandemic was the slower pace; now many are struggling to cope with the pressures and relentless demands

By Conor PopeSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00

Five hospitalised and two men charged after fight at Citywest refugee hub

Facility has been closed to new arrivals since late January amid unprecedented pressure on State’s system for receiving and integrating refugees

By Jack Horgan-JonesFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00

Business founded by ex-aide to Lord Sugar seizes control of Dublin asylum seeker hotel

Receivers appointed to Ibis Red Cow hotel by Propiteer, a business founded by Colin Sandy

By Simon CarswellThu Mar 16 2023 - 06:15

President warns against rise in ‘poisonous xenophobia’ in St Patrick’s Day speech

President says world should ‘embrace decent instincts of humanity such as St Patrick embodied’

By Jack Horgan-JonesThu Mar 16 2023 - 00:01

No link between asylum seekers and increased crime, authorities state

TG4 documentary charts the rise of the anti-immigration movement and the damaging impact of false information about asylum seekers

By Conor GallagherWed Mar 15 2023 - 05:00

Gary Lineker is politically juvenile, but the BBC is utterly naive

By suspending the sports commentator under the guise of impartiality, the BBC has shown up its own inadequacies

By Finn McRedmondSun Mar 12 2023 - 13:20

The making of a far-right agitator: From Irish emigrant to anti-refugee extremist

Boosted by his anti-immigrant street videos, Cork construction worker Derek Blighe has shot to prominence

By Barry RocheSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00

New Irish citizens: ‘I love Ireland. I think it is a country where people have been very welcoming’

Some 1,500 people queue up in cold to take part in the first citizenship ceremony held in Dublin since 2018

By Ronan McGreevyFri Mar 10 2023 - 17:50

Closer co-operation with UK authorities needed to stop illegal border crossings, Varadkar says

Increase in people seeking International Protection in the State after coming from Britain or North

By Sarah BurnsTue Mar 07 2023 - 20:16

Pessimism about future driving anti-immigrant sentiment, ESRI report finds

Migrant integration study finds attitudes toward migrants are more favourable in Republic than in Northern Ireland

By Kitty HollandMon Mar 06 2023 - 00:01

Hotels ending refugee accommodation contracts will be a ‘problem’, Minister says

Joe O’Brien refuses to ‘sugarcoat’ situation and says ‘inadequate’ number of alternative beds currently on offer

By Sarah Burns, Olivia Kelleher and Barry RocheSat Mar 04 2023 - 14:49

Refugees told they are to be moved as hotels prepare for holiday season

School-going children among people affected, as Department of Integration says tented accommodation to be considered

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00

Government is shaking up the refugee accommodation system but sustainable solution still some way off

Asking a UN agency for assistance shows the gravity of the situation

By Jack Horgan-JonesSat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00

Should we really give conspiracy theories more space?

Unthinkable: Looking at ‘both sides’ of a story can seem outdated at a time of threats to democracy and the challenge of climate change

By Joe HumphreysThu Mar 02 2023 - 06:00

Sharp decrease in number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland recorded

New arrivals down 40 per cent since mid-November and 48 per cent since the start of 2023

By Conor GallagherWed Mar 01 2023 - 05:00

Call for national lead on housing for refugees has ‘fallen on deaf ears’, committee told

Lack of coordination between departments shows new approach needed, Migrant Rights Centre says

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 19:36

Healy-Rae Ukrainian accommodation contract worth more than €160,000

Independent TD for Kerry previously refused to disclose details of department contract

By Jack PowerMon Feb 27 2023 - 07:33

Tip2Top in Cúcuta: Colourful chaos at the last frontier

Colombia and Venezuela share a 2,220km border and it is here where I stop on my journey through the Americas

By Peter MurtaghMon Feb 27 2023 - 05:00

How many more deaths must there be on migration routes for Europeans to pay attention?

Smugglers and traffickers stay in business because of the lack of legal and safe routes for those seeking refuge from their home countries

By Sally HaydenSun Feb 26 2023 - 19:00

Fintan O’Toole: People screaming abuse at asylum seekers are not stupid. They do it because they enjoy it

The toxic ideas of a century ago have seeped back into currency. A third of Americans now say they believe in the Great Replacement

By Fintan O'TooleSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00

Poll shows ‘overwhelming majority’ recognise duty to refugees, says Harris

Minister for Justice says social media companies should do more to remove anti-immigration content posted online

By Harry McGeeFri Feb 24 2023 - 13:17

Gardaí being ‘directed’ from crime fighting due to rise in Dublin protests

Resources being denied to socially deprived areas due to four-fold increase in demonstrations - Drew Harris

By Conor LallyThu Feb 23 2023 - 20:33

Farmers and Sinn Féin voters over-represented among opponents to refugee obligations

Voters recognise obligation Ireland has to offer protection, but question how open-ended this obligation should be

By Damian LoscherThu Feb 23 2023 - 20:00

Irish Times poll: Mounting anxiety evident on Republic’s capacity to deal with number of refugees

Analysis: The sense that the State’s capacity to accommodate refugees is under strain is gaining traction

By Pat LeahyThu Feb 23 2023 - 20:00

Irish Times poll: Majority of voters support ban on protests at refugee centres

Two-thirds of voters ‘concerned too many refugees might come to Ireland’, which is up from 60% last year

By Pat LeahyThu Feb 23 2023 - 20:00

Healy-Rae lists Ukrainian refugee accommodation contract in register of TDs’ interests

Kerry TD says there is ‘absolute consistency’ between holding the contract and his calls for cap on refugee numbers

By Harry McGeeWed Feb 22 2023 - 16:27

Far right spreading of misinformation an ‘emergency’, politicians tell Oireachtas committee

Tidy Towns groups praised as ‘most active’ anti-far right organisation because of their welcoming attitude towards asylum seekers

By Colm KeenaTue Feb 21 2023 - 19:48

Far-right using digital platforms to spread anti-immigrant messages, monitoring group says

Oireachtas committee hears from Far Right Observatory submission of online techniques used to spread hate

By Harry McGeeMon Feb 20 2023 - 21:35

Ireland For All march the beginning of movement for tolerance, say organisers

‘This is the beginning of a mass people-powered movement for diversity and against division,’ claims organiser

By Mark HilliardMon Feb 20 2023 - 20:37

Una Mullally: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil had no visible presence at Ireland for All march

Several Coalition politicians have lined up against racism, but both parties still unsure of public mood on immigration.

By Una MullallyMon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00

Top down approach to integrating migrants not working

‘The experience of migrating to a country has meant that its problems, and opportunities, have become my own’

By Shana CohenMon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00

In one of the world’s poorest nations, refugees are welcome

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Mon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00

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Life as an undocumented migrant: When a masked man held a sharp object to Imelda’s face she was ‘terrified’ to tell gardaí

‘People are being targeted, because people know migrants are undocumented and they will not report crimes’

By Luke ButterlyMon Feb 20 2023 - 02:30

Thousands protest against ‘hatred and disinformation’ at anti-racism march in Dublin

The Ireland For All march will start at 1.30pm on Saturday from Parnell Square

By Jade Wilson and Conor GallagherSun Feb 19 2023 - 13:33

Tommy Robinson’s visit is a symptom of co-operation between Irish and British far-right movements

Irish anti-immigrant groups are mimicking tactics learnt from British agitators, including the spread of false information

By Conor GallagherSat Feb 18 2023 - 07:00

Afghan asylum seeker who was homeless since January arrival offered hostel accommodation

The court heard the man reached the top of a queue for accommodation and the offer would have come independently of the proceedings

By Ellen O'RiordanFri Feb 17 2023 - 16:01

Tommy Robinson profile: Convicted criminal is one of UK’s most prominent far-right activists

Founder of English Defence League and a former member of the British National Party has travelled to Ireland

Fri Feb 17 2023 - 12:29

Concerns raised over ‘gross inadequacy’ of Citywest refugee transit hub

Report finds asylum seeker spent up to 30 days sleeping on chairs while another ‘had not slept for 10 days’ due to lack of beds

By Jack PowerFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:11

Gardaí monitoring activity of prominent far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson

Fears presence of UK campaigner in Dublin will inflame anti-immigration movement

By Conor GallagherThu Feb 16 2023 - 13:56

Refugee housing: Over 200 asylum seekers told no accommodation available on arrival

More than 200 international protection applicants told no accommodation available upon arriving into State

By Jennifer BrayThu Feb 16 2023 - 13:22

Organisers of march to show solidarity with refugees say information campaign needed

Labour leader says Government campaign of similar scale to that used for Covid vaccinations required

By Jade WilsonThu Feb 16 2023 - 12:56

Man (30s) arrested after anti-immigration protester struck by car

One man injured when car drove through protesters in north inner city

By Jade WilsonThu Feb 16 2023 - 08:45

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