Immigration
Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland
Speaking English has been central to success of Ireland and its emigrants
On the downside for Ireland, speaking a global language has made us complacent on the need for better language skills
‘Very disturbing’: How Ireland’s far right has opened new front by targeting Dublin’s council homes
The far right is hijacking anger on working-class Dublin estates over a shortage of council houses by vandalising vacant properties
What’s going on at Gript, Ireland’s answer to Fox News?
Financial pressure, a sexual harassment allegation and an editor resigning after he claimed to be subject to anti-Semitic bullying
Ghost of Tony Blair continues to haunt Labour
Intervention by former prime minister almost feels designed to inflict maximum annoyance on his party
Taoiseach criticised for remarks linking immigration to homeless numbers
Micheál Martin said more than 50 per cent of people in emergency accommodation were non-Irish
Left-wing parties round on Sinn Féin over policy direction
Differences fracturing progressive alliance formed during Catherine Connolly’s presidential campaign
Fifth of Dublin Central votes went to candidates who had used anti-immigration rhetoric
But opinion is divided among political parties over how significant issue of migration was in campaign
Yves Sakila’s tragic story a reminder that immigrant assimilation is not an easy challenge
Democratic Republic of Congo native who died in Dublin had lived in Ireland since 2004
Six out of ten new jobs filled by foreign nationals - but what happens now as employment slows?
CSO figures show that the post-Covid jobs and economic surge was crucially reliant on people coming to work in Ireland
‘I’m an American, can I live in Ireland for six months of the year?’
Approval to stay in the State beyond a short-stay tourist visa is governed by very specific rules
Migrant workers accounted for 61% of jobs growth between 2019 and 2024, says CSO
By end of period, 27.5% of workforce were from outside of State
Gerry Hutch and Bertie Ahern performed ‘Lanigan’s Ball racism’
Why are Hutch and Ahern so bothered about immigrants from Congo and Somalia? Because they are shorthand for ‘Darkest Africa’
We need to confront unconscious bias
Public conversations about immigration should not be guided by fear or stereotypes attached to entire communities
One year into his papacy, it’s clear Pope Leo will be no quiet American
Rite & Reason: Even before becoming Pope, Leo was critical of Trump’s policies
Tens of thousands march in London in separate far-right and pro‑Palestinian protests
British police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside the capital
Meta workers are bracing for another round of job cuts. We should all be nervous
The immediate fallout will hit a number of sectors, but the longer-term implications for Ireland are troubling
Bertie Ahern’s comments were highly inappropriate but we need proper debate on immigration
There should be nothing controversial about supporting calls for a more robust system
How did Nigel Farage go from crank to bookies’ favourite for prime minister after the next election?
Farage’s carefully crafted persona plays on nostalgia for an imagined world sourced from the golden age of British TV
Fianna Fáil will not seek to stop Ahern from canvassing despite immigration remarks
Party struggling to make impact in upcoming Dublin and Galway byelections, polls show
Ahern remarks give voice to a fear many who grew up visibly different in Ireland live with
Long overdue investment in antiracism education and public awareness is urgently needed
Janice Boylan leads Dublin Central byelection race with Gerry Hutch in third, poll shows
Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats strongly positioned to benefit from transfers in later counts
Bertie Ahern’s comments on immigration ‘totally wrong’, says Jack Chambers
Tánaiste Simon Harris expects former taoiseach to ‘reflect’ on ‘any hurt or harm’ remarks have caused
‘I’ve no problem with people from the Congo or Africa’: Bertie Ahern addresses video comments
Former taoiseach, who made migration comments during a canvass, said his issue was with speed of processing in immigration system
Immigration not prominent issue on Dublin Central doorsteps, Social Democrats candidate says
Daniel Ennis expected to perform well in byelection - and could even emerge as early front-runner
Ukrainian refugees living in Ireland may be given financial support to return home
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan says Government ‘will be considering’ offering financial help
‘Straight out of the Trump playbook’: Is Gerry Hutch in the ‘opportunity space’ of Irish politics?
Veteran criminal’s call for refugees to be interned drew accusations of racism in first week of Dublin Central byelection campaign
Gerry Hutch rejects racism accusation: ‘I have friends – Indians, blacks, whites’
Veteran criminal and Dublin Central byelection candidate said illegal immigrants should be interned in the Curragh
Hiqa, PAC and legal professionals all voiced concerns around safety of child asylum seekers in Tusla’s care
Tusla is caught in middle of complex issue without clear legislative guidanc
How the once-derided Marco Rubio became Trump’s moonlighting star
As he revels in a multitasking role, the secretary of state has proven to be the president’s slickest advocate - and inspired talk of a future run for the White House’s top job
Decent Irish people have concerns about migration. If we don’t listen, populists will
Politicians are often reluctant to speak about migration for fear of being accused of racism. No such inhibitions trouble putative populist conservatism
Migration concerns reduce Irish voters’ support for the EU
More than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’
Gerry Hutch’s comments on immigration described as ‘absolutely racist’ by Dublin Central candidate
‘I think they should be all interned, they should be put in the Curragh camp’, gangland figure said
‘People have been stranded here for decades’: Limerick priest helps undocumented Irish in New York
Some people have lived in the US for 40 years, own their homes and pay taxes, but these are uncertain times
Foreign online activity during fuel protests ‘canary in coal mine’, says FG Minister
Government must consider response to potential protests during EU presidency, Neale Richmond says
The International Protection Act does the precise opposite of what it says on the tin
Rite & Reason: Democracies need to stand up for international law, not collude in its dismemberment
‘Danger for party leaders’ in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: seven things to watch
With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?
All largely civil on the campaign trail as councillors hope to win Dublin Central TD seat
Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens are both seeking seat left by Paschal Donohoe
Plan to wind down State-funded hotel accommodation for Ukrainians is defended by Minister
‘Vulnerable people will not be left alone,’ says Colm Brophy
Mary Lou McDonald claims immigration abuse aimed at Sinn Féin driven by people ‘who want FF and FG to remain in power’
McDonald was asked about abuse she received from anti-immigration protesters in Dublin who branded her ‘traitor’
Almost 19,000 applications received from US citizens for Irish passports last year
Many Americans seeking ‘Plan B’ to leave Trump’s America, says immigration lawyer
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law
President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court
More than 30% of women face barriers accessing free contraception scheme, report finds
Migrant women, LGBTQ+ people, Travellers and people with a disability can struggle to avail of the service
FBI director Kash Patel defends his behaviour after sensational magazine reporting
Director’s response overshadows announcement of federal fraud charges against civil rights organisation accused of giving money to extreme groups including the Ku Klux Klan
President’s decision on International Protection Bill due after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Catherine Connolly convened advisory council on Monday to discuss controversial legislation
I loathe Conor McGregor, but I can’t lie: something about him intrigues me
McGregor may have some residual Irish fanbase, but this country – actual Ireland as opposed to “Ireland” – has very little time for him
Trump administration deports elderly Irishman from US to Costa Rica under controversial deal
Man arrived in the central American country on Friday as part of a group of 22 deportees
‘Issues’ over international protection Bill, says Connolly on first visit overseas
President strongly defends UN and warns democracy is under threat while attending Barcelona gathering of left-leaning leaders
State wins appeal over €21,877 damages award to international protection applicant
Supreme Court unanimously overturns decision that Georgian national was entitled to damages over breach of his rights under EU law
International Protection Bill passed in Dáil vote after three-hour debate
Most significant reform of immigration law in State’s history passed and now goes to President
Spanish immigration offices threaten strike action over planned migrant amnesty
PM Pedro Sánchez described drive as an act of justice and economic necessity due to country’s ageing population
Iranian critical-skills workers face ‘inhumane’ delays for family visas
Delays of more than two years for decisions are forcing some to consider leaving Ireland
Healthcare assistant accused of smuggling woman through Dublin Airport
Dublin District Court heard Muna Mohamed Sharif (47) had used ‘lookalike’ document for asylum seeker for a fee
Along Route 50, a solitary stand against Trump’s immigration raid
On the wind‑scoured plains of rural Colorado, one student’s weekly protest draws on a local history shaped by hardship, endurance and quiet resistance
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