Update to Irish law required to bring it into line with EU legislation, which would bring first-instance decision on international protection within five months
Use of hotel as accommodation centre since 2019 has resulted in losses of up to €13.3m to the local area, residents claim
An oral hearing ‘would give us a chance to express ourselves’, asylum seeker says
Substantial fall in number of people seeking international protection this year
Company running Dublin hotel received €18.1 million to accommodate asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees during final three months of 2024
Minister for Children and the Attornery General have brought the appeal
Minister seeks review of provisions for excluding people convicted of non-political crimes from being granted refugee status
International protection applicants without accommodation will be housed during cold weather, department says
Far-right-inspired violence and continued sluggish efforts to grow the Garda force dominated Harris’s final full year in charge
Councillor Paul Hogan’s case is supported by four other Athlone-based representatives
All International Protection applicants and Defence Forces personnel safe and accounted for, officials say
Controversial church says it has ‘never advised’ asylum seekers on refugee applications after migrants receive certificates for volunteering with group
More than 10,000 emergency beds were already occupied by homeless people in Dublin last month
Site was scene of violence and unrest over plans to develop it into accommodation
Rite & Reason: Despite their declining numbers and ageing profile, members of religious congregations continue to challenge key social justice issues
Owner of Grand Hotel in Wicklow town brings High Court proceedings against operator, seeking orders including that a lease agreement has ended
Community groups have been set up to volunteer services in the face of official inaction and an increasingly hostile atmosphere
Department of Integration hopes to open Thornton Hall site for accommodation in the coming weeks which will allow international protection triaging to continue
Attacks on asylum seekers sleeping in tents on the street ‘an incredibly serious situation’, Green Party leader says
Reports submitted to IPAS reveal numerous fire safety incidents and some pest infestations during first six months of 2024
Force cannot provide ‘free security service’ for large former Crown Paints building at centre of protest, sources say
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Former asylum seekers who now have status to remain in Ireland told they must leave State accommodation by July 5th
New legislation to provide for fingerprinting, processing centres and stronger border security
Accelerated processing times and designated accommodation centres form part of changes in controversial EU deal
No qualifications needed for interpreters who help applicants with interviews of vital importance
Refugee support organisations question Government’s timing of announcement ahead of elections
Policy must combine ‘compassion’ and ‘rules-based approach’, says Taoiseach, because current situation ‘not sustainable’
Afghans arriving from France came in lorry containers after long journeys over land and sea fleeing the Taliban
Britain says it has no legal obligation to accept returns under post-Brexit arrangement, but requests have been accepted by both
Meeting involving Ministers, gardaí and Dublin City Council agreed on new search for State land to house estimated 200 asylum seekers living in tents in city centre
An estimated 200 men now sleeping outside International Protection Office
Move comes less than three years after requirement for visas for travel from South Africa was abolished
Number of people claiming international protection in first 12 weeks of 2024 was 75% ahead of same period last year, committee to hear
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