9 h. ago No oral hearing for asylum appeals as part of Government plans to fast

Draft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration law

Politics

9 h. ago Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plans

Draft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration law

Events

5 d. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 d. ago Whistleblower at centre providing State accommodation to asylum seekers was told allegation could not be investigated

Hiqa had declined to look into complaints about two centres as these had not been officially designed by Minister

Events

9 d. ago Ireland increased immigration enforcement at fastest rate in EU last year, figures show

The latest figures show that 1,040 asylum seekers were returned from the Republic to somewhere outside the EU last year

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9 d. ago ‘It’s like I’ve won the lottery, my house would be of no value’ – residents’ relief as landmark Dublin 4 hotel won’t house asylum

‘It’s like I’ve won the lottery, my house would be of no value’ – residents’ relief as landmark Dublin 4 hotel won’t house asylum-seekers  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago EU tightens asylum application restrictions with new list of seven 'safe' countries

The list will allow EU member states to return asylum seekers to seven countries across Asia, Africa and South America.

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2 w. ago Question mark over use of tents to shelter asylum seekers after EU finding on providing 'basic needs'

The case was taken by an Afghan national and an Indian national, who had applied for international protection two years ago.

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2 w. ago Dramatic decline in numbers seeking asylum in Ireland, with figures down 40% on last year

The most common countries that people come now are Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan and Georgia.

Events

2 w. ago European court rules Ireland cannot avoid responsibility for housing asylum seekers

The case arose from two men who were denied accommodation and allowances by the State.

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2 w. ago Top European court official says Ireland can't avoid responsibility for housing asylum seekers

The case arose from two men who were denied accommodation and allowances by the State.

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2 w. ago Ireland can’t use housing shortfalls as excuse for failing to accommodate single male asylum seekers, ECJ says

Significant legal opinion says key legal argument advanced by Government cannot be used

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4 w. ago Judge directs student who assaulted man at asylum seeker protest to bring Leaving Cert results to court

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has directed that Ross Culligan (20) bring his June Leaving Cert results to court in September before finalising the case.

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4 w. ago Asylum seekers continuing to travel via north to apply in Dublin, says justice minister

Asylum seekers continuing to travel via north to apply in Dublin, says justice minister  The Irish News

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