14 h. 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

Events

27 h. 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

Society

4 d. 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.

Events

9 d. 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.

Events

9 d. 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

1 week 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.

Events

1 week 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.

Events

1 week 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

Events

2 w. ago Commissioner Michael McGrath says proposals to cut GDPR red tape is ‘forthcoming’

The new proposals will cut red tape and simplify EU rules around GDPR.

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2 w. ago Proposals to cut GDPR red tape is ‘forthcoming’, says Commissioner McGrath

The new proposals will cut red tape and simplify EU rules around GDPR.

Events

2 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.

Events

2 w. ago Filmmaker Stone to give evidence on latest files released on JFK assassination

The director’s Oscar-winning 1991 movie JFK suggested the killing was the work of a government conspiracy.

Politics

2 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

Politics

3 w. ago Supreme Court to hear pharmacist’s appeal on public sector work ban as an asylum seeker

Man was allowed to work while seeking international protection but says employers were barred from hiring him

Events

3 w. ago Meetings secured with Intergration Department over Carna and Kinvara asylum seeker plans

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Meetings have been secured with the Department of Integration regarding asylum seeker plans in both Kinvara and Carna. Locals have raised concerns over plans to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel in Kinvara. While a protest is being maintained at the Carna Bay Hotel – […] The post Meetings secured with Intergration Department over Carna and Kinvara asylum seeker plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 w. ago Protests continue despite pause on converting Connemara hotel into accommodation for asylum seekers

Department of Integration says it is giving locals three months to come up with proposal to turn Carna Bay Hotel back into a hotel

Events

3 w. ago Group maintaining 24/7 watch at Carna Bay Hotel over plans for asylum seekers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of people plan to maintain a 24/7 presence outside the Carna Bay Hotel, to protest its planned housing of asylum seekers. It comes following news a proposal to house 84 international asylum seekers at the hotel is now being considered. People gathered at the hotel […] The post Group maintaining 24/7 watch at Carna Bay Hotel over plans for asylum seekers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Cost of accommodating asylum seekers could be cut by 60% under new rules, suggests Government

Indicative future cost could fall from €123,000 per applicant to under €50,000, contingent on cutting processing times from 29 months to nine

Politics

3 w. ago Regulator questions Government housing policy, suggests planning ‘number one’ issue

Central Bank governor Makhlouf says Government should consider whether its many policies are ‘mutually supportive’

Politics