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Total immigration figures fall as work permits and asylum numbers rise – report

Total immigration figures fall as work permits and asylum numbers rise – report

There was a spike in work permits granted in 2024 after significant changes to permit rules that year.

Supreme Court will hear appeal over State failure to accommodate asylum seekers

Supreme Court will hear appeal over State failure to accommodate asylum seekers

The Court of Appeal (CoA) last July upheld the State’s appeal against a High Court ruling on proceedings taken by the Commission.

Appeal court overturns finding that State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers

Appeal court overturns finding that State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers

State-funded IHREC issued its challenge in December of 2023 after the Government announced for the second time that it could not accommodate all single adult male arrivals amid “unprecedented pressure” on services.

Concerns raised over new law that can strip someone of Irish citizenship in serious cases

Concerns raised over new law that can strip someone of Irish citizenship in serious cases

State lodges appeal against decision finding breach of homeless asylum seekers' rights

State lodges appeal against decision finding breach of homeless asylum seekers' rights

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

Public has role to play in combating human trafficking, says human rights lawyer

State breaching human rights of homeless asylum seekers – High Court

State breaching human rights of homeless asylum seekers – High Court

Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Thu, 30 May, 2024

This directive provides visa waivers for Ukrainians coming to the EU along with immediate access to the labour market and access to social protection and other State supports.

Ireland ‘failing obligation to provide accommodation to asylum seekers’

Ireland ‘failing obligation to provide accommodation to asylum seekers’

Wed, 29 May, 2024

A court in Dublin is hearing a case taken by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

At their height, Covid-related employment schemes supported around one million individuals and 37,000 enterprises.

High Court says 'urgent' case against State will not be heard before Easter

High Court says 'urgent' case against State will not be heard before Easter

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The High Court ruled last April that the Minister breached his obligations to provide “material reception conditions” to an Afghan asylum seeker.

Urgent need for more robust asylum system, says human rights commission

Urgent need for more robust asylum system, says human rights commission

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

The chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission said the State needs to address medium and long-term issues facing asylum seekers