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# Refugee

Last month
September 2023
Voices
Tom Clonan: There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest
The senator witnessed the Leinster House protests yesterday – he says irresponsible rhetoric or complacency from politicians will lead to even more violence.
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Sep 21st 2023, 12:09 PM
This year
2023
# Louth
Man who died in Dundalk crash involving e-scooter was a resident at local Direct Provision site
The Department will ‘work closely with the centre management to assist the person’s next-of-kin, if known, in accessing the full supports provided by the State’.
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Aug 21st 2023, 12:03 PM
Voices
Barry Andrews: Several false narratives surround migration and asylum seeking - here are some facts
The MEP looks at some of the common views and misconceptions around immgration.
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Aug 12th 2023, 7:00 AM
Voices
Opinion: When we hear about 'refugees' or 'migrants', remember these are real people
Fellipe Lopes of the Immigrant Council of Ireland says the people fleeing conflict to live in Ireland can enrich and enhance this country.
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Aug 5th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Explainer
Explainer: What is the difference between ‘economic migrants’, ‘refugees’ and 'asylum-seekers'?
False claims about asylum seekers often use terms in confusing and contradictory ways
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Feb 4th 2023, 8:30 AM
Last year
2022
# Clarecastle
Ukrainian girl stabbed multiple times is 'out of danger' but will remain in hospital
The girl’s mother was found unconscious at the scene and was brought to University Hospital Limerick.
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Oct 6th 2022, 4:07 PM
# Housing Crisis
Red Cross says modular housing sites for Ukrainians should not be in isolated locations
The government expects modular homes for hundreds of Ukrainians will be constructed within a 16-week period.
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Jun 15th 2022, 12:38 PM
# Ukraine
Under pressure: Military barracks and former convents may be needed to house Ukraine refugees
The number of refugees needing state-provided accommodation is increasing,” said Integration Minister Roderick O’Gorman.
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Apr 10th 2022, 4:44 PM
# amnesty ireland
Colm O'Gorman is leaving Amnesty Ireland
O’Gorman has been in the role for 14 years.
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Apr 4th 2022, 7:03 PM
Voices
Opinion: St Patrick's story should make us consider how Ireland treats refugees
Author and medieval historian Elizabeth Boyle writes that tomorrow we should reflect on how we can write a new chapter of Ireland’s history.
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Mar 16th 2022, 7:00 PM
All time
# Suaad Alshleh
'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.
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Nov 6th 2019, 2:30 PM
# Garden Party
President to host Áras garden party highlighting issues around Direct Provision
Irish organisations that support refugees have been invited to a garden party tomorrow.
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Jun 18th 2019, 11:46 AM
# Denied
Ryanair apologises after denying prominent Arab Spring activist permission to board flight
Palestinian writer İyad el-Baghdadi was due to fly from Berlin to Dublin for a meeting.
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Apr 10th 2019, 12:18 PM
# Bangkok
UN says Saudi woman is genuine refugee, asks Australia to resettle her
The 18-year-old is fleeing from her family.
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Jan 9th 2019, 7:59 AM
Voices
'People aren't fleeing for no reason, they are forced to leave - forced by killing'
A Syrian refugee explains why he left his home country to start a new life in Ireland.
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Mar 18th 2018, 3:00 PM
# Integration
Single refugees in Ballaghaderreen are relying on housing offers from the Irish public
The Department of Justice said due to the shortage of social housing the decision has been taken to only resettle people outside of high demand areas.
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Mar 14th 2018, 6:05 AM
# University of Sanctuary
Seven asylum seekers and refugees will receive scholarships to study at UCC
The college joins DCU and UL as a University of Sanctuary.
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Jan 19th 2018, 6:20 AM
Voices
'Why I gave 26-year-old Syrian refugee, Wassim, a room in my home'
“The only difference between them and us is luck and it is, it’s just luck. It could have been me.”
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Dec 17th 2017, 7:30 PM
# protection
Law change will make it easier for refugee families to reunite in Ireland
A new Bill will amend the International Protection Act 2015, which covers the reunification of refugee families.
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Jul 19th 2017, 7:00 AM
# Syria
Maimed, killed, recruited as executioners - Violence against children in Syria at its worst in 2016
At least 652 children were killed last year – a 20% increase from 2015.
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Mar 13th 2017, 9:22 AM
# UNICEF
How different is the story of someone fleeing Syria to that of a World War II refugee?
Harry and Ahmed tell their stories to Unicef.
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Feb 5th 2017, 9:30 PM
# Yes We Canberra
Trump reportedly tore into Australian PM over 'dumb' refugee deal
Another report says he threatened to invade Mexico.
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Feb 2nd 2017, 6:59 AM
# child migrant
Swedish journalist accused of smuggling Syrian boy who 'begged him for help'
Fredrik Onnevall has said he ‘regrets absolutely nothing’.
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Nov 17th 2016, 9:22 PM
# Wexford
"We've avoided a tragedy here" - people of New Ross just relieved that discovered migrants are alive
Five people, including a three-year-old girl, were found in a container transported to Rosslare from France at the weekend.
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Oct 18th 2016, 9:21 PM
# Asylum Seekers
Paris will open its first refugee camp in the city next month
Another is planned before the end of the year.
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Sep 6th 2016, 11:06 AM
# tractor protest
Farmers and truckers blockading Calais in protest at migrant camp "The Jungle"
Around 70 trucks have begun a go-slow on the main motorway into the French port.
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Sep 5th 2016, 10:16 AM
# Ruedesheim
Refugee dies in German shelter after trying to set his wife on fire
The man was known to police.
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Sep 1st 2016, 2:18 PM
# Courts
Somali man denied refugee status has decision overturned on appeal by High Court
The man, aged in his 30s, has been granted a fresh hearing in front of a different member of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal.
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Aug 16th 2016, 3:31 PM
# treacherous journeys
"So many people died in the desert. We saw dead bodies, skeletons" - The horror stories of children seeking a new life
A new UNICEF report is highlighting the treacherous journeys of the world’s migrant and refugee children.
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Jun 14th 2016, 7:08 PM
# Protest
21-year-old woman sets herself alight after being sent to refugee camp by Australia
All asylum seekers arriving by sea to Australia are sent to camps to prevent them resettling in the country.
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May 3rd 2016, 7:30 AM
# Refugee
Man who says he was abducted by Taliban to be given new asylum hearing in Ireland
The man said he had been forced to work for a Taliban commander as a translator.
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Mar 21st 2016, 3:18 PM
# New Arrivals
Almost as many migrants arrived in the EU last month as in all of 2014
So far 3,440 people have been reported either drowned or missing.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 10:07 PM
# Germany
Man suspected of killing 4-year-old Bosnian refugee admits murdering another child
The little boy, a Bosnian refugee, was abducted from a registration centre for asylum seekers.
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Oct 30th 2015, 1:14 PM
# Germany
German politician stabbed in neck over pro-refugee views
The women suffered serious wounds and four others were injured in the attack.
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Oct 18th 2015, 3:15 PM
# humanity washed ashore
Distressing images of drowned Syrian toddler highlight tragedy of migrant crisis
WARNING: Readers may find an image in this article upsetting.
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Sep 2nd 2015, 11:30 PM
# Germany
Video: Angela Merkel makes Palestinian girl facing deportation cry
Footage of the encounter has gone viral in Germany.
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Jul 16th 2015, 5:55 PM
Voices
'I was aware that I could have easily died at sea. But I had to leave, I had no choice'
More than 1,800 people have died this year crossing the Mediteranean Sea. Here, people who have survived explain what drove them to such desperate measures.
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Jun 20th 2015, 12:00 PM
# Mediterranean
Ireland WILL be sending the LÉ Eithne to help with the Mediterranean refugee crisis
Around 1,750 people have died this year trying to cross the sea from North Africa to Europe.
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May 12th 2015, 6:04 PM
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In her own words: One woman's escape from ethnic cleansing
“I pray to God I don’t have to go back to Sudan. At the least, I will be arrested. The least, you understand? I could be killed.”
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Nov 12th 2014, 6:00 PM
# direct provision
Minister: No, we don't throw people out of asylum centres with just a sleeping bag
Campaigner Sister Stan said yesterday that children were in danger as a result of lack of oversight in direct provision centres.
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Jun 19th 2014, 6:24 PM
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