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Asylum backlog contributes to Ireland’s lower influx of displaced persons
A EU-wide study has found that Ireland had a significantly lower influx of displaced persons than other EU member states from 2014 to 2017. However, Ireland did experience an increase in asylum applicants throughout in the same period corresponding with the European refugee and migrant crisis.
Right to work is a way forward - what’s next?
There was good news for some asylum seekers recently following the relaxing of restrictions on access to the labour market while they await a decision on their applications for refugee status.
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‘Anyone who is appealing a negative decision is excluded from the right to work’
The Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (Masi) has welcomed Ireland’s full implementation of the EU Reception Conditions Directive and extending the right to work for asylum seekers. “As the people who have been directly affected by the Irish State’s total ban on employment for people seeking asylum, in the direct provision centres across the country people are this evening celebrating what is for once a positive move for at least some of our people,” said a statement from Masi co-ordinators Lucky Khambule and Donnah Vuma. “The right to make an economic contribution to this society and to have the chance to provide for ourselves and our families has been a long time coming.
Govt eases work rules for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers waiting nine months or more to receive a decision on their application for refugee status are now entitled to seek employment in the State, the Department of Justice has announced.
Disadvantaged groups face hurdles over housing
Discrimination can make it harder for certain groups to have equal access to housing. That’s according to the latest annual report from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). Housing in Ireland was a key issue addressed in 2017 by the IHREC, which recently published a study with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looking at discrimination and inequality in the housing sector. “It is clear from our recently published research that the [housing] problem is not just about supply, but also the additional barriers faced by certain groups in accessing appropriate housing,” said IHREC chief commissioner Emily Logan.
Right to work for asylum seekers is an empty gesture without access to apprenticeships, campaigners say
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Call for organisations promoting integration to apply for funding
€500,000 of state funding available for frontline community groups promoting migrant integration, raising intercultural awareness or combating racism in their local areas.
Immigrants turn to TDs for help
Immigrants seeking answers on status of applications to Dept of Justice are turning to TDs for help.
Simon Cumbers Student Scheme now open for applications
Simon Cumbers Student Scheme now open for applications from aspiring development journalists.
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