4 d. ago Asylum seekers in Dublin’s East Wall: ‘Just ordinary, decent people that wanted a better life for themselves’

Fear was widespread when an international protection centre opened here in 2022; now tensions seems lower and ties are growing between residents of the centre and the wider community

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6 d. ago It's taking an average of 18 months to get decisions on International Protection applications

Appeals after a decision can take around another year.

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7 d. ago Chronic backlogs in international protection applications may encourage people to claim asylum

The Department of Justice said during 2024 just 1,200 decisions were being made each month while 1,800 new applications were being made.

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7 d. ago Chronic backlogs in asylum system may encourage people to apply, officials said in letter

The Department of Justice said during 2024 just 1,200 decisions were being made each month while 1,800 new applications were being made.

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2 w. ago Record number of people in international protection system died last year

In over a third of all cases, a cause of death is not available, while 15 are attributed to accidents, poisonings and violence.

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2 w. ago Record number of people in Ireland's international protection system died last year

A migrant rights group said Ireland was still not providing “critical” vulnerability assessments for new arrivals.

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2 w. ago Doras say focus on deportations is a ‘distraction’ from the need for law reform

The charity warned that the fear of deportations has a “chilling effect” within the migrant community.

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2 w. ago Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who can claim €2,000 grant as payment date confirmed

Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who can claim €2,000 grant as payment date confirmed  MSN

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3 w. ago Department of Integration offers to meet with local residents on plans for IPAS Centre in Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Department of Integration has offered to meet with local residents to discuss plans for an International Protection Accommodation Service in Athenry There are calls for immediate community engagement on the proposed IPAS centre in Athenry at the former Castleturvin Nursing Home. Galway East TD Louis O’Hara […] The post Department of Integration offers to meet with local residents on plans for IPAS Centre in Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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