# Refugees

Last month

May 2023

# factcheck

Debunked: Video arguing migrants will damage Ireland relies on false claims and statistics

‘Our children’s future is in peril’, the video says, citing news organisations with strong racist links

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May 26th 2023, 4:04 PM

# INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Ireland may 'fall short' on human rights obligations over lack of accommodation for refugees

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the Government was “working tirelessly” to resolve the situation.

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May 26th 2023, 12:48 PM

# Asylum Seekers

O'Gorman: 'Disturbing' that anti-immigration protesters are 'wrapping themselves in the tricolour'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has described some recent protests outside asylum seeker accommodation as wrong.

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May 23rd 2023, 4:25 PM

Voices

Opinion: The US turned a blind eye as a culture of violence grew - we should not do the same

TASC director Dr Shana Cohen says Irish society shouldn’t become complicit in a culture of violence by remaining silent.

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May 18th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Magowna House

'Horror' after Clare protesters board bus to conduct 'headcount of asylum seekers'

Protests have taken place at Magowna House hotel in Inch, Co Clare, after over 30 assylum seekers were moved into holiday homes there this week.

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May 17th 2023, 7:47 PM

# Inch

Taoiseach says 'no need' for protests at refugee housing, after blockade by Clare locals

The dispute centres around Magowna House in Inch, where around 34 asylum seekers arrived yesterday evening.

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May 16th 2023, 7:50 PM

# Sandwith Street

Taoiseach condemns 'violence unreservedly' after tents set on fire at homeless refugee camp

A large garda presence on the street this evening was met with anger by some protestors.

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May 13th 2023, 1:00 PM

# Sandwith Street

Govt condemns 'intimidation' after clashes at tents of homeless refugees in Dublin

Some international protection applicants have been sleeping in tents in a small cul-de-sac next to a vacant apartment building.

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May 12th 2023, 8:20 PM

This year

2023

# Ukraine

Department officials were hoping for a 'Hail Mary' last year due refugee accommodation issues

In situation reports from last autumn, officials describe desperate efforts to relieve acute ‘immediate pressuresi at the Citywest transit centre in Dublin.

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Apr 21st 2023, 7:37 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Not one modular home ready for Ukrainian refugees as government way off target of 700

A report by

Eoghan Dalton

The programme aims to house people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Only seven sites for modular homes to accommodate families fleeing the war in Ukraine have been found so far.

These sites have a combined capacity for 312 rapid-build homes - but it's some way off the government's own target of 700 homes.

One Social Democrats TD said the low delivery 'smacks of the government making a high-level decision and then not putting in the work to implement' the programme.

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Apr 20th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Citywest

Refugees denied re-entry to Citywest accommodation centre after routine fire evacuation

The Department said that it had ‘become aware that some people were staying at Citywest without specific authority’.

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Apr 5th 2023, 6:32 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Tourist season set to take 1,300 beds from system housing refugees

A report by

Christina Finn

Pod-style modular homes which will be delivered in a shorter time frame, but may not last as long, are being considered.

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Apr 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Refugees

'I cried with my daughter': Ukrainians given four days to leave Dublin hotel and find new school

Two sisters with five, eight, and sixteen year old children are being moved across Dublin after living in a hotel for the last year.

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Mar 10th 2023, 12:10 AM

# Refugees

€20m signed off on for refugee accommodation plans, with commercial properties being considered

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is“impossible to say” whether the plan is enough.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 7:28 PM

# Refugees

Cabinet set to approve millions of euro to fund refugee accommodation

It’s understood another facility similar to that of Citywest is being finalised for use.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 10:49 PM

# Dublin

Anti-migrant protest halts traffic at Dublin Airport

A small group of people blocked the road access to the airport.

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Feb 26th 2023, 4:33 PM

# Misinformation

Social media companies aren't doing enough to remove misinformation about migrants, Harris says

There have been numerous allegations about migrants and refugees circulating on social media in recent weeks.

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Feb 24th 2023, 12:04 PM

# One Year On

Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on

The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.

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Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

# debunked

Debunked: No, a Dublin community centre has not been closed because it is housing 150 Somalians

The centre has been the subject of local protests.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 5:29 PM

# Refugees

'Any buildings we can get our hands on': Ministers to discuss refugee accommodation crisis

The Cabinet Committee on Ukraine will also discuss a new communications plan for communities.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 3:19 PM

# Protest

Tens of thousands march through Dublin in show of solidarity with refugees

The large demonstration follows a wave of anti-immigration protests.

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Feb 18th 2023, 3:55 PM

# Refugees

Leo says don't be afraid to talk about migration - but politicians struggle to find the words

Some politicians say the issue of immigration is now the number one issue on their doorsteps.

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Feb 18th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Ireland For All

'There is so much fear': Activists speak ahead of today's Ireland For All march

“As a black, proud, Irish woman, I am scared.”

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Feb 18th 2023, 12:05 AM

# tommy robinson

Sinn Féin TD says there's 'no place on the streets' for Tommy Robinson in Ireland

Robinson confirmed that he was in Ireland in a video on social media.

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Feb 16th 2023, 6:02 PM

# Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach wants time to process asylum seekers cut down to less than 12 weeks

Leo Varadkar said that the Govt needed to take a “fair and firm and hard” approach to migration.

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Feb 12th 2023, 2:38 PM

# Refugees

Irish immigration lawyers say Government needs to show 'actual leadership and compassion'

“It’s not possible to say ‘I want to apply for a visa so I can seek asylum.’”

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Feb 12th 2023, 9:31 AM

# Asylum Seekers

Refugees from 'safe' countries must have their cases heard fairly, says immigration lawyer

Junior Minister Sean Fleming also said that people coming from countries deemed safe may have genuine reason to seek asylum.

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Feb 11th 2023, 4:48 PM

# urgent appeal

No buildings available so far after Minister's most recent urgent refugee accommodation appeal

Minister Roderic O’Gorman wrote to his ministerial colleagues recently in an urgent appeal for more properties.

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Feb 11th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Migration

No plans to cut off Ukrainian refugee supports, Varadkar says

The Taoiseach told reporters earlier today that the Government needed to take a “fair, firm and hard” approach to migration.

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Feb 9th 2023, 6:19 PM

Mary Lou McDonald: Direct anger at Government, not refugees

Multiple protests have been held in recent weeks in areas where refugees or asylum seekers have been accommodated.

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Feb 5th 2023, 3:03 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Far right protesters aren't just in it for the cause - there's also money to be made

A report by

Eimer McAuley

One agitator asks his followers for support to cover travel and other expenses related to the protests.

Anti-immigration activists monetise their YouTube accounts and ask for donations, reports Eimer McAuley.

Experts say the tactics are imported from abroad but the levels of profit are small at present.

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Feb 5th 2023, 12:01 AM

# Refugees

Minister asks sports bodies to help provide refugee accommodation during 'time of extreme need'

Sports Minister Catherine Martin has written to over 70 sporting bodies and organisations to seek assistance.

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Feb 4th 2023, 11:01 AM

# accommodation crisis

McGrath: 'Plea for large buildings to house refugees reflects the strain the system is under'

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has made an urgent plea to his colleagues for accommodation assistance.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 10:39 AM

# demostrations

Varadkar on protests against refugees: 'We should know better. It's not the Irish way'

The Taoiseach said refugees genuinely fleeing war and oppression are welcome here.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 6:41 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: How does Ireland's immigration system work?

Listen in to hear Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council explain.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 5:00 PM

# Emergency Accommodation

Govt facing 'pinch-point' on asylum seeker accommodation

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that modular housing would come on stream in the coming weeks.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:49 PM

# accommodation crisis

Ministers sign off on new €10m International Protection Fund to support community needs

The minister emphasised the need for urgent access to large-scale temporary facilities.

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Jan 31st 2023, 9:00 PM

# Ashtown

'Only a matter of time before someone is killed': Hundreds attend anti-racism event in Ashtown

Ruth Coppinger helped organise an anti-racist demonstration in Ashtown in Dublin yesterday evening.

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Jan 31st 2023, 12:52 PM

# Asylum Seekers

Residents in Lismore protest against use of town's refurbished hotel for direct provision

Over 200 people reportedly gathered yesterday for a demonstration in the west Waterford town, arguing that the building had been earmarked for tourism.

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Jan 30th 2023, 11:53 AM