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#Immigration
# immigration - Thursday 18 June, 2020
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to end 'Dreamer' immigrant programme
The justices rejected administration arguments that the eight-year-old DACA programme is illegal.
# immigration - Thursday 21 May, 2020
Man due in court over investigation into alleged bogus law firm offering immigration services
He was arrested following searches in the Blessington area of Co Wicklow on Tuesday.
# immigration - Tuesday 19 May, 2020
'It delivers on our promise to the British people': UK bill to end free movement of people passes first hurdle
Priti Patel said that the points system was “firmer, fairer and simpler system” that will “play a vital role” in the country’s recovery from coronavirus.
# immigration - Thursday 23 April, 2020
Trump pushes ahead on immigration ban as experts doubt its impact
Some analysts say the president’s move is about winning votes in this year’s election.
# immigration - Wednesday 22 April, 2020
Donald Trump announces halt to US immigration green cards
Much of the country’s immigration system has already ground to a halt.
# immigration - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
Trump says he will temporarily suspend all immigration to the US
Trump’s tweet gave no further details about what the measure would entail or how long it would be in place.
# immigration - Monday 23 March, 2020
Over 7,000 contacted about immigration applications moving online
The office is temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
# immigration - Saturday 7 March, 2020
Two people arrested as part of investigation into suspected staged road crashes
A number of properties were searched in Roscommon in February.
# immigration - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
Chinese man's deportation stopped after State 'misleads' High Court about his registered address
The finding was made by Mr Justice Richard Humphreys last month.
# immigration - Friday 28 February, 2020
Irishman given three-year jail sentence for trying to smuggle migrants into UK in roof box of his car
Robert Rooney pleaded guilty to violating UK immigration law at Canterbury Crown Court.
# immigration - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
'No one wants a bar full of vending machines': NI businesses say new UK immigration system will cause labour shortage
Business groups across the UK have also criticised the points-based immigration system.
UK unveils new points-based immigration system as Home Secretary is questioned whether her parents would qualify
Business groups have said the new immigration system could spell disaster for many industries.
# immigration - Monday 17 February, 2020
Four people charged under immigration legislation after employees found to be working without permits
The Garda National Immigration Bureau searched premises in Dublin and Meath in recent weeks.
# immigration - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Opinion: Last Saturday, I voted for the first time as an Irish citizen. It was a gift I will cherish
I have never had the freedom to vote before, writes Razan Ibrahim.
# immigration - Thursday 19 December, 2019
Verona Murphy: 'Do we have to wait for a London Bridge incident on Wexford Bridge?'
The former Fine Gael candidate says she has been called racist for ‘raising security issues’.
# immigration - Friday 13 December, 2019
Retired garda arrested over immigration irregularities is released without charge
A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
# immigration - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Retired garda arrested over immigration irregularities at garda station
The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested this morning.
# immigration - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
'I hope to be a success story for what a refugee can do. Direct Provision - you can escape it'
Suaad Alshleh, a teenage refugee from Syria, was today awarded a bursary for medicine by Minister Joe McHugh.
Taoiseach says racist 'scaremongering' in communities needs to be called out
Defending Direct provision, he said it ‘is an imperfect system, but not an inhumane one’.
# immigration - Thursday 26 September, 2019
Number of people stopped at the Northern Ireland land border and removed from the State is rising
Gardaí say that the passport checks at the border are to fight organised crime, but NGOs say they’re more like immigration controls.
# immigration - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Immigration scheme set up for EU citizens going to the UK in event of no-deal Brexit
This will allow EU citizens to apply for three-year visas to the UK.
# immigration - Sunday 28 July, 2019
Irishman Keith Byrne speaks of 'shock' and 'heartbreak' over US immigration arrest
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
# immigration - Friday 26 July, 2019
'His mind is blown': Family of Irishman facing deportation from US delighted he has been released from prison
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
# immigration - Thursday 25 July, 2019
Irishman facing deportation from US to be released from detention for 30 days, legal team says
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
October appeal date set in case of citizenship being denied if applicant has spent day outside Ireland
Last week’s surprise High Court ruling was branded by “absurd” by experts with the Justice Minister promising “urgent action”.
# immigration - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
'A massive and dangerous change': Trump expands fast-track deportations in US
Immigration officers will be able to deport migrants without allowing them to appear before judges.
# immigration - Thursday 18 July, 2019
Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
# immigration - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Irishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison
He has until Friday to sign paperwork allowing him to leave the US but banning him from re-entering for five years.
# immigration - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
'It is what keeps me awake at night': Irish fears rise as migrants are detained in the US
Undocumented Irish woman Ali is living in limbo in the US.
# immigration - Monday 15 July, 2019
Undocumented migrants in US wait in fear as no immediate sign of threatened large-scale raids
ICE agents were expected to conduct raids in at least 10 major cities yesterday.
# immigration - Sunday 14 July, 2019
'A hard-working family man': Irish father-of-three facing deportation after decade seeking US residency
Fermoy native Keith Byrne was detained on Wednesday.
# immigration - Friday 17 May, 2019
Question: Should Ireland increase the number of asylum seekers and refugees it takes in annually?
There were mixed answers from candidates on whether Ireland should accept more refugees or not.
Trump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
# immigration - Saturday 20 April, 2019
'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of here' - Mick Wallace
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
# immigration - Tuesday 9 April, 2019
Trump says he won't reinstate separating children from parents at US-Mexico border
The US President blamed his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama for the highly controversial policy.
# immigration - Saturday 16 March, 2019
Senator punches teen who egged him for blaming New Zealand attack on immigration
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning drew international condemnation for his comments.
# immigration - Monday 25 February, 2019
Explainer: What has led to resignations in the Social Democrats?
The Social Democrats are reviewing Dublin candidate Ellie Kisyombe’s background in response to a Sunday Times story.
# immigration - Tuesday 19 February, 2019
16 states sue Trump administration for declaring national emergency to fund Mexico border wall
The case could work its way to the Supreme Court for a showdown on the separation of powers.
# immigration - Friday 15 February, 2019
Trump declares national emergency to build wall, Democrats vow to fight the 'power grab'
The move will allow him to spend more money to erect barriers on the US-Mexico border.
# immigration - Monday 11 February, 2019
Hungary to give women with 4 or more children lifelong tax exemption
Viktor Orban announced that and other measures during his “state of the nation” address.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (4092)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (835)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (605)
I've no bookings made but I might (481)
I hope to go to both (258)
I've made several bookings (72)
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