Policy must combine ‘compassion’ and ‘rules-based approach’, says Taoiseach, because current situation ‘not sustainable’
Migrant Crisis
A chaotic system involving the Department of Justice, the Department of Integration and the HSE is struggling to cope with increased demand
Minister of State at the Department of Integration Joe O’Brien wrote to dioceses again in early March in an appeal to offer up vacant land and buildings
This issue of belonging will not get easier in our lifetimes. We will need a level-headed response that is also humane
Large group of migrants demonstrate over Family Reunion Policy in front of Department of Justice in Dublin on International Day of Families
Irish Red Cross is concerned that a ‘lowering of the bar’ could force people to make difficult decisions
Decision taken to deliver 654 units rather than 700 originally envisaged
Making conditions here less attractive for migrants now seen as central part of Government’s asylum strategy
Taoiseach says ‘common sense’ changes to migration policy needed in Ireland
Why does the Government not establish emergency accommodation centres in empty office blocks until alternative accommodation can be sourced?
This week’s clearance on Dublin’s Grand Canal was evidence of a more co-ordinated approach by authorities but there is still little sign of a longer-term accommodation solution
Immigration remains among most contentious issues in coalition talks between VVD and other right-leaning parties
Donegal senator said he was ‘angered’ by ‘ill-judged’ comments from colleague, who said words were taken out of context
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