7 h. ago In the News: Will dramatic immigration law reforms in Ireland change the number of people seeking asylum?

In the News: Will dramatic immigration law reforms in Ireland change the number of people seeking asylum?  The Irish Times

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26 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

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26 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

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3 d. ago Minister to outline scale of reform to Northern Ireland employment legislation

Employers argue timing for many proposed measures in ‘Good Jobs’ Bill is terrible while unions argue the North is simply catching up on Britain and Ireland

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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on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded.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.

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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

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7 d. ago Leaving Cert reforms ‘will hurt DEIS schools, but benefit those in private education’, teacher warns

ASTI conference told of ‘chaos’ if changes to senior education cycle programme are introduced in September

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8 d. ago 'The People's Pope': Irish and global newspapers remember a Pope of change

From Ireland to Italy to America, the consensus is that he was “the people’s Pope” who strived to change the Catholic Church.

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9 d. ago Staff shortages, contentious reforms and chronic underfunding set to dominate teachers’ Easter conferences

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

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9 d. ago Ireland increased immigration law enforcement more than EU counterparts last year

Ireland increased immigration law enforcement more than EU counterparts last year  Irish Examiner

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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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1 week 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 Calls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court

A call has been made for the urgent reform of Ireland’s sea fisheries legislation after a trawler master was acquitted… The post Calls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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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 Leaving Cert reforms are being ‘rushed’ before schools have capacity, teachers warn

Asti says half of schools do not have sufficient lab facilities for new science courses

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy has ‘changed people’s perceptions’ of NI around the world

A tourism chief said McIlroy’s historic Masters triumph would create even more interest in the return of The Open Championship to Portrush this year.

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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.

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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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