What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?
Ireland’s Defence Forces have been put “on standby” to assist with clearing blockades outside some of the country’s…
Protesters ‘manipulated by outside actors’ like Tommy Robinson, says O’Callaghan
Fuel protesters are being “manipulated” by “outside actors”, the Irish Minister for Justice has said. Speaking to the…
More than 1,600 asylum-seekers were paid to leave Ireland in last two years
Government spent €3m on deportation flights in 2025 in move to tackle immigration Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan Wayne…
Settling up: State faces serious bill over shelved refugee accommodation deals
In April 2024, creaking under the severe strain of increasing numbers of people seeking protection in…
Five issues that have divided the Dáil – The Irish Times
The International Protection Bill is described as the most radical reform of immigration law in the State’s history.…
O’Callaghan considering appeal of damages awards to asylum seekers left homeless on arrival – The Irish Times
The Minister for Justice has said he will consult the Attorney General on whether the Government will appeal…
Only 2% of asylum seekers transferred back to EU state where they first applied – The Irish Times
Only 19 of more than 1,000 people issued with decisions to have their applications for asylum assessed in…
No space for up to 400 asylum seekers in January amid persistent system pressure – The Irish Times
There was no space for almost 400 asylum seekers in International Protection Service Accommodation (Ipas) centres on their…
Is Ireland willing to accept lower economic growth to cut immigration? – The Irish Times
Ireland’s debate on immigration keeps going around in circles. There is a general feeling that the country needs…
Government defends three-year wait before refugees can be reunited with families
The Taoiseach and Justice Minister have defended proposed changes to introduce a three-year wait period before refugees can…
Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans – The Irish Times
People granted refugee status will have to wait for three years before bringing relatives including spouses and children…
Sharp drop in number of asylum applications in Ireland last year – The Irish Times
A total of 13,160 people applied for asylum in Ireland in 2025, a decrease of 5,491 since the…