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Lack of budget measures to end direct provision ‘very concerning’ – activist

The Government’s last budget is “very concerning” for asylum seekers in direct provision, an activist has said. Bulelani Mfaco became involved in the campaign to end direct provision after arriving in Ireland as an asylum seeker from South Africa in ...

01 Oct 2024 at 18:31

National News

Sinn Fein being blamed for Government’s immigration failures – McDonald

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party is being blamed for “Government failures” in dealing with immigration issues. Ms McDonald said there has been a “noisy minority” on social media and elsewhere who have targeted her party for ...

04 Jun 2024 at 12:00

National News

Investigations ongoing into ‘significant number’ of illegal immigrants in Ireland

A number of people were identified as being in Ireland illegally during a search of a commercial premises in Co Meath, police have said. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and officials from the Department of Social Protection and ...

12 Jun 2022 at 10:08

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Sinn Fein needs to ‘examine’ its slide in support in recent polls – TD

A Sinn Fein TD has said the party needs to “examine” why there has been a slide in support for it in recent polls. Kathleen Funchion said it is important for the party to ensure it is communicating its message correctly on core issues. A ...

11 Feb 2024 at 15:38

Attacks on garda at site earmarked for asylum seekers reprehensible – Harris

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Security operation amid fresh clashes at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Major disturbances at a site designated to house asylum seekers in north Dublin have been described as “reprehensible” by Taoiseach Simon Harris. A large-scale security operation is continuing after gardai clashed with protesters at the ...

15 Jul 2024 at 21:15

National News

Disorder will be met with ‘very forceful response’, Justice Minister warns

Continued violent behaviour around asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin will be met with a “very forceful response”, Ireland’s justice minister has said. The warning came as Irish police appealed to people, in particular young males, ...

23 Oct 2025 at 19:33

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Attitudes towards non-EU immigration less positive in recent months – survey

Attitudes towards non-EU immigration and people’s views that immigrants contribute a lot to Ireland has declined in recent months, a survey has suggested. The research, compiled by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), ...

22 Mar 2024 at 00:01

National News

Human rights groups ‘appalled’ at Egypt being added to safe countries list

Human rights groups have criticised the decision to add countries such as Egypt and Malawi to Ireland’s list of “safe” countries for asylum applications as concerning and “reckless”. The Government made five additions to its list ...

02 Jul 2024 at 19:53

National News

Two arrested in Northern Ireland as part of operation targeting people-smuggling

A man and a woman have been arrested in Northern Ireland in an operation targeting a suspected people-smuggling gang. A 40-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested as around 50 officers from the Government’s ...

03 Aug 2022 at 16:09

Sport

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe should have been sanctioned – Kick It Out

Kick It Out is disappointed Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will face no further disciplinary action over his comments on immigration, which the charity claims “brought the game into disrepute”. ...

20 Feb 2026 at 18:53

National News

Around half of international protection applicants granted permission to stay

The Department of Justice has estimated that approximately 50% of international protection applicants this year have been granted permission to remain in Ireland. While approximately 72% of people were ...

30 May 2023 at 17:48

National News

Department examining use of ‘flotels’ as 259 migrants on ‘unaccommodated list’

Minister for Equality and Integration Roderic O’Gorman has said 259 international protection applicants are currently without accommodation. He said the number of people on the “unaccommodated list” ...

23 May 2023 at 15:24

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