Laura Fletcher

Some Ukrainians due to leave designated accommodation centres have no where to go

Accommodation cut off for some Ukrainians begins today

A 90 day cut off of free accommodation kicks in today for the first Ukrainians who were accommodated under a new scheme introduced on 14 March.

Ireland • 12 Jun 24

The tents on Leeson Street were removed by Dublin City Council

Asylum seekers ordered to move out of Leeson Street

Around 40 asylum seekers sheltering in tents on Leeson Street were ordered to move from the area without any offer of alternative accommodation.

Ireland • 11 Jun 24

Britto and Baby Pereppadan will be a father-and-son team on South Dublin County Council

Record number of migrant candidates elected to councils

A record number of candidates from migrant backgrounds have won seats in the local elections.

Elections 2024 • 10 Jun 24

Dublin Fire Brigade deployed a Swiftwater Rescue Team and a rescue boat (Credit: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Garda, IP applicant involved in rescue of woman in Liffey

A garda and an international protection applicant were involved in the rescue of a woman from the River Liffey in Dublin city centre yesterday evening.

Dublin • 01 Jun 24

The case is being heard in the High Court

State claims IHREC does not have standing to take case

The High Court has heard arguments from the State that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission does not have standing to take its case over the State's failure to provide accommodation to all those seeking asylum here.

Courts • 03 Jun 24

The High Court is hearing the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission's case against the State

State experiencing 'International Protection emergency'

The High Court has heard that the State is experiencing an "International Protection emergency, and it has taken the "necessary and possible steps" to meet its obligations to those seeking asylum here "in that context".

Courts • 03 Jun 24

The Court has begun hearing the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission's case against the State

State 'failed' to meet needs of asylum seekers - IHREC

The High Court has been told that it is "absolutely clear" that the State has failed to meet its obligations to meet the basic needs of unaccommodated international protection applicants whether or not they were "street homeless".

Courts • 03 Jun 24

A Somali International Protection applicant who is rough sleeping in Dublin city centre

Where are Ireland's 2,000 homeless male asylum seekers?

There are currently between 80 and 100 homeless male asylum seekers living on the Grand Canal, after it was cleared of tents sheltering International Protection applicants twice in the last month.

Ireland • 28 May 24

Heather Humphreys said the change will come into effect next month

Means test move could affect over 5,000 asylum seekers

The Department of Social Protection has identified approximately 5,200 International Protection applicants who may be impacted by the introduction of a means test next month.

Ireland • 24 May 24

The tents are along the north side of the canal between Baggot Street and Leeson Street

Number of tents pitched along Grand Canal rises to 48

There are 48 tents pitched along a section of the Grand Canal in Dublin sheltering unaccommodated asylum seekers, an increase from last Thursday when there were 26.

Ireland • 14 May 24