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# INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

This week
21st April 2024 - 25th April 2024
IPO to prioritise asylum seekers from countries with highest number of applicants
Updated 23 Apr
29.4k
Last week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
Harris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
Christina Finn
reports from Brussels
17 Apr
24.6k
This month
April 2024
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
11 Apr
12.4k
MEPs vote in favour of EU Migration Pact to overhaul rules on asylum seekers and migrants
The new Migration and Asylum Pact is a package of 10 laws drawn up after years of negotiations that aim to get EU countries to act together on migration.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Reports from Brussels
Updated 10 Apr
33.6k
MEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
Stephen McDermott
10 Apr
38.7k
MEPs urged to accept Migration Pact tomorrow but some negotiators acknowledge remaining flaws
9 Apr
5.6k
Man from Eritrea who landed at Dublin Airport without passport or ID is jailed for two months
9 Apr
65.9k
Last month
March 2024
Sharp increase in prosecutions and prison terms for asylum seekers arriving without passports
27 Mar
36.2k
The Government unveiled two big plans around asylum seekers today - here's what they are
It involves empty office spaces and a new EU Pact.
Updated 27 Mar
59.8k
February
February 2024
Department officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears
29 Feb
8.7k
Number of international protection applicants without accommodation rises to 1,010
23 Feb
6.3k
'The best solution': Taoiseach says Government wants to see a dual-use model used for D Hotel
21 Feb
16.1k
Promised interpretation standards for asylum applications not being introduced by deadline
Poor interpretation undermines asylum seekers’ credibility and delays their cases, say lawyers.
13 Feb
9.7k
Asylum-seeker support workers expected to act as interpreters without specialist training
Experts concerned that ‘cultural mediators’ being asked to provide “interpretation services” beyond their required skill set.
Cultural mediators were introduced to speed up the asylum application process
Advocates say the lack of clarity around role risks harming asylum seekers
UN body who trains them says mediators "not legally accountable" for applications
Alice Chambers
13 Feb
13.7k
Helen McEntee: New measures to speed up asylum applications designed to stop misuse of system
11 Feb
22.1k
January
January 2024
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
31 Jan
12.9k
'Need for substantial reform': TDs debate Government response to asylum seekers in Dáil
30 Jan
10.5k
Algeria and Botswana to be added to 'safe countries' list from today
30 Jan
22.9k
Asylum seekers endure sub-zero temperatures on Dublin streets without tents or sleeping bags
22 Jan
42.0k
Martin says plans being prepared to ramp up State-owned accommodation to house asylum seekers
21 Jan
17.6k
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Updated 16 Jan
32.4k
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
13 Jan
25.9k
Ballinrobe hotel 'initially ear-marked for adult males' will house 'families and children', Dept says
The Department of Integration confirmed that the hotel would be used to provide temporary shelter to International Protection applicants.
The disused hotel has been the site of an ongoing protest since Friday night after councillors were informed last Thursday about plans for the site.
Local councillors have said there were concerns about a lack of consulation and the "denomination" of those planned to be housed there.
8 Jan
14.8k
Last year
2023
Taoiseach: Government has a big job to do in 2024 as far-right myths gain traction
26 Dec 2023
12.1k
Sinn Féin TD says locals apologised to him after meeting on refugee accommodation got out of hand
20 Dec 2023
26.2k
Minister hits out at 'open and closed border slogans' used in asylum discussions
16 Dec 2023
13.2k
Taoiseach says those who already have housing elsewhere should not come to Ireland to seek asylum
Updated 15 Dec 2023
43.7k
'This is wrong': The misleading claim about a refugee family getting a free house in Westmeath
13 Dec 2023
31.0k
Over 62 men seeking asylum in Ireland not offered accommodation as tents are handed out
6 Dec 2023
22.9k
Tents to be offered to asylum seekers with no accommodation as Govt confirms €75 weekly payment
Updated 5 Dec 2023
35.6k
Minister for Integration says current system is 'not working' and was built for a different era
4 Dec 2023
20.1k
Ministers to discuss a €75 payment to asylum applicants after accommodation runs out
Updated 4 Dec 2023
30.3k
Living expenses for asylum applicants to be increased if state runs out of accommodation
3 Dec 2023
25.8k
Highest number of asylum applications filed on record last year
29 Nov 2023
12.1k
Documents reveal 'desperate' pleas among government departments to house asylum seekers
20 Oct 2023
29.7k
Taoiseach: Ireland won't give Palestinian refugees the same protection as Ukrainians
19 Oct 2023
31.7k
Extra €1b announced for Ukrainian accommodation as Minister confirms tents may be used over winter
26 Sep 2023
19.7k
The plan to end Direct Provision by next year is being revised - what's next for the system?
27 Aug 2023
26.3k
Government extends suspension of visa-free travel for people with refugee status
14 Jul 2023
20.7k
State to pay €1.5m to EU over lack of accommodation for asylum seekers
Updated 8 Jun 2023
14.3k
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