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Sunak: Migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda plan’s deterrent effect working

Rishi Sunak said claims the Rwanda plan is causing an influx of migrants into Ireland show its deterrent effect is working. “The deterrent is … already having an impact because people are worried about coming here,” the Prime Minister said. The ...

27 Apr 2024 at 23:08

National News

Harris hits out at arson attack on building earmarked to house asylum seekers

The Taoiseach has criticised the people behind an arson attack on a building that was earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in Co Wicklow. The fire, at Trudder House in Newtownmountkennedy, broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning. ...

15 Apr 2024 at 14:24

National News

Varadkar: Protests should be peaceful and never involve hatred or racism

The Taoiseach has said that protests should be “peaceful” and should not involve hatred or racism directed towards any group of people. Leo Varadkar made the comments following an incident outside a shelter for migrants in Ballymun, Dublin. ...

11 Jan 2023 at 22:04

National News

Sinn Fein needs to ‘examine’ its slide in support in recent polls – TD

A Sinn Fein TD has said the party needs to “examine” why there has been a slide in support for it in recent polls. Kathleen Funchion said it is important for the party to ensure it is communicating its message correctly on core issues. A ...

11 Feb 2024 at 15:38

National News

Immigrant Council calls on Irish businesses and schools to wear red against racism

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is calling on schools, businesses and community groups in Ireland to wear red against racism this week. As part of Wear Red Day, which takes place on Friday March 31, people are encouraged to wear ...

27 Mar 2023 at 15:14

National News

Government is clamping down on illegal immigration – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the government is not clamping down on immigration, but is ramping up efforts to tackle those who travel to Ireland illegally. Leo Varadkar said they are targeting people who are trying to “abuse the generosity” ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:44

Attacks on garda at site earmarked for asylum seekers reprehensible – Harris

National News

Security operation amid fresh clashes at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Major disturbances at a site designated to house asylum seekers in north Dublin have been described as “reprehensible” by Taoiseach Simon Harris. A large-scale security operation is continuing after gardai clashed with protesters at ...

15 Jul 2024 at 21:15

Northern Ireland

Too early to say if Ireland is experiencing impact of Rwanda plan, No 10 says

It is too early to jump to conclusions about the impact of the Rwanda plan, Downing Street has said, after the Irish Government claimed it was causing an influx of migrants into the Republic. Deputy Irish premier Micheal Martin ...

26 Apr 2024 at 14:15

Inishowen

Investigation remains ongoing after Garda immigration raid in Bridgend

An Garda Siochana raided a business premises in Bridgend over the weekend, questioning a number of men over alleged immigration legislation breaches. A Garda spokesperson said no arrests have yet been made and their ...

12 Feb 2025 at 06:50

National News

‘Terrible rumours’ about activities of asylum seekers must stop, says Martin

False stories around refugees being involved in criminal activity in Ireland have to stop, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin said healthy debate over immigration was important, but he added that ...

31 Dec 2023 at 00:01

National News

Human rights groups ‘appalled’ at Egypt being added to safe countries list

Human rights groups have criticised the decision to add countries such as Egypt and Malawi to Ireland’s list of “safe” countries for asylum applications as concerning and “reckless”. The Government made five ...

02 Jul 2024 at 19:53

National News

Ireland records highest immigration numbers in 16 years

Ireland has recorded its highest annual immigration rate for 16 years, with more than 141,000 people arriving in the country. Around 42,000 of those coming to live in Ireland in the 12 months to April 2023 ...

25 Sept 2023 at 13:34

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