Syrian migrant pause to be revisited ‘within weeks’
A pause on decisions on asylum claims for Syrian refugees in Ireland will be reviewed within weeks, Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has said. Ireland has followed many European…
Ireland ‘over-reliant’ on foreign doctors and nurses
Ireland’s “over-reliance” on foreign-trained doctors and nurses “risks exacerbating workforce shortages” in the countries where they come from, the OECD has warned. More than 40 percent of doctors, and more…
Irish community in Britain to receive €7.6 million
The Irish government has allocated more than €7 million to be distributed to more than 100 organisations in Britain to support Irish people living overseas. £6.4 million (€7.68 million) in…
Taoiseach open to ‘innovative’ migration solutions
The Taoiseach says he is open minded to new ideas to relieve migration pressure. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels yesterday where migration was on the agenda, Simon Harris…
Taoiseach demands the EU calls for peacekeepers’ safety
The EU and its partners must demand the safety of UN peacekeepers, the Taoiseach said on arrival in Brussels this afternoon. The Taoiseach is in the Belgian capital for two…
Travellers and Roma face ‘persistent racism and discrimination’ in Ireland
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has raised concerns about Ireland’s need to combat racism and discrimination, and to address prejudice against Travellers, Roma and migrants.…
Ireland opts into EU Migration and Asylum Pact
European Commission welcomes Ireland’s participation in the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum. “By opting in, Ireland shows solidarity with Member States under pressure”, says Ylva Johansson in a statement.