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Old Folks to appear monthly & exclusively in Metro Éireann

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:18 | By: Catherine Reilly

BOOKER PRIZE winning author Roddy Doyle will write an exclusive new short story in Metro Éireann from next month.

Anti-racism activists let down by President Michael D’s removal of symbolic badge

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:18 | By: Catherine Reilly

DISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed over President Michael D Higgins’ decision to stop wearing an anti-racism lapel pin that he wore prominently prior to and during his presidential campaign.

Lawrence verdict highlights ‘need’ for Irish legislation on racist crmes

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:18 | © Metro Éireann

Following the conviction in Britain of two men for the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993, an anti-racism group has called on the Government to introduce legislation that brings harsher penalties for “racially aggravated offences”.

Indian, Pakistani doctors urged to return home after failing Medical Council exam

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:17 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

The HSE has written to all Indian and Pakistani doctors who failed the recent Medical Council registration examination, urging them to return to their respective countries.

Tributes paid at Dublin funeral service to late Fr Brian Moore

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:17 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

Hundreds of mourners from Ireland’s multicultural community joined the Vincentian order and family members at the funeral service for Fr Brian Moore at St Peter’s Church in Phibsborough on St Stephen’s Day.

Citizenship exam will be introduced soon, Justice confirms

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:17 | © Metro Éireann

One of the main priorities for the Department of Justice this year is the introduction of a citizenship exam for naturalisation applicants, Metro Éireann has learned.

Justice staff to take over Dublin Airport immigration control

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:16 | © Metro Éireann

The Minister for Justice has announced plans for civilian staff at the Department of Justice to take over immigration control duties at Dublin Airport.

Immigrants are key to recovery says Justice Minister

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:16 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

The Government is emphasising the importance of immigration in plans to fast-track Ireland’s economic recovery, the Minister of Justice has said.

Volunteers make all the difference

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:16 | © Metro Éireann

Combating racism and discrimination in Amsterdam. Saving turtles in Malta. Working with disabled people in Finland. Running an alternative theatre festival in Macedonia. These disparate experiences have one thing in common: all are projects led the European Voluntary Service (EVS).

Irish docs return from aid work in Haiti

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:16 | © Metro Éireann

Irish healthcare professionals have returned from a week providing care for Haiti’s earthquake survivors and training volunteers and staff.

‘Difficult years ahead’ for immigration sector

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:15 | By: Catherine Reilly

ORGANISATIONS working in the immigration sector face “difficult years ahead” according to the chief executive of the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI).

2 million YouTube views for Roddy Doyle short

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:15 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

A short film based on a Roddy Doyle short story has racked up nearly two million views on YouTube.

Igbos in Ireland to celebrate life of late leader Chief Ojukwu

The Igbo community in Ireland is planning an elaborate two-day event in honour of Chief Chukwuemeka Odu-megwu Ojukwu, the late leader of the Igbo nation in Nigeria.

Boko Haram found in all areas of Nigerian society says president

NIGERIA’S President Good-luck Jonathan has claimed that sympathisers of Boko Haram, the Islamist group responsible for bombings around the country, are holding positions in government and security agencies.

Which Islam is best?

I wish to address Liam Egan’s recent letter (15 December 2011), in which he stated that the Ahmadiyya Muslim community was not Muslim, and that any reference to them being Muslim is hurtful to the sentiments of the broader Muslim community in Ireland and elsewhere.

Pope brings message of hope

Pope Benedict XVI has told people around the world to celebrate Christmas not with “gifts” alone but also with their “hearts”.

Migrants to march for legalised status

Hundreds of undocumented migrants and their families will join supporters of the Justice for the Undocumented Campaign in a candlelight march from Grafton St to Leinster House on Saturday 17 December.

Dublin bash celebrates 50 years of Amnesty

THE IRISH BRANCH of Amnesty International celebrated the organisation’s 50th anniversary at a concert in Dublin on 10 December.

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