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Clinton thanks Ireland for aid on health

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:14 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

former US President Bill Clinton has thanked the Irish people for helping him forge a new life after his presidency.

Imam wants common ground between Muslims and local authorities

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:14 | By: Catherine Reilly

AN ISLAMIC LEADER in Dublin 15 has called for greater interaction between local authorities and Muslim communities in Ireland.

Arts scheme is unique opportunity’ for Ireland’s artists and communities

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:14 | © Metro Éireann

The Arts Council is once again offering artists and communities a unique opportunity to work together.

'Slave' worker in protest over wages unpaid despite Labour Court ruling

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:13 | © Metro Éireann

The former employer of a Pakistani national awarded damages over breaches of his employment rights has not yet paid the compensation, a protest last week highlighted.

Embassy warns public off doing business with former staffer

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:13 | © Metro Éireann

The Nigerian Embassy in Dublin has strongly advised the public not to do business with one of its former employees.

Journalists’ union calls for action on media freedom in Hungary

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:12 | © Metro Éireann

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Irish Government to push for an end to what it calls an “attack on civil liberties” in Hungary.

Future teachers get informed on diversity and interculturalism

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:12 | © Metro Éireann

Students at Froebel College of Education in Blackrock, Co Dublin attended the Diversity and Intercultural Education (Dice) Fair last Thursday (9 February), where they availed of resources relating to global issues, diversity and inclusion for use in primary school classrooms.

Immigration: Welcomes and Goodbyes - Enda praises new citizens

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:12 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

The Taoiseach has praised the contributions of immigrants who have chosen to become Irish citizens.

Immigrant charges mean €30m for State

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:11 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

The Irish Government is to generate an income of nearly €30 million in 2012 from various fees payable by immigrants, Metro Éireann has learned.

Justice releases figures on 2011 deportations

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:11 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

The Department of Justice has given a limited breakdown of thousands of immigrants in Ireland who were deported last year to their various home countries, including a number of EU member states.

Ireland to world: ‘Come invest here’

Last update: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 17:06 | © Metro Éireann

New Govt scheme to grant residency for ‘innovative’ entrepreneurs, investors

‘Hope for the future’ in DLR integration strategy

Last update: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 17:06 | © Metro Éireann

‘The Future is Ours’ is the theme of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) County Council’s integration strategy and action plan for 2012-2015, launched with a new exhibition at Dun Laoghaire’s County Hall last month.

Justice exhibition documents horrors of the Holocaust

Last update: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 17:06 | By: Chinedu Onyejelem

An exhibition of photographs and images cataloguing the plight of Jews under the Nazis in Europe has been opened at the Department of Justice.

Appeal for info over body found in bag

Gardaí are appealing for information after the body of a Malawian student was dumped in a holdall near the Phoenix Park on 29 January.

Combatting terrorism is ‘religious obligation’ for Muslims says imam

MUSLIMS HAVE a “religious obligation” to “diffuse” terror plots, according to a controversial visiting imam from Birmingham’s influential Green Lane Mosque.

Students put pen to paper for national handwriting contest

The 20th annual EBS/Into National Handwriting Competition has been launched for national school students around the country.

Oil subsidy protest in Dublin calls on Nigeria to tackle Islamist militants

Nigerian President Good-luck Jonathan has been urged to take bold steps to tackle the ongoing instability caused by Islamic militant group Boko Haram.

Chief Ojukwu honoured by Ireland’s Nigerians in words and song

Nigerians from around Ireland gathered at the Gresham Hotel in Dublin on Saturday (28 January) to honour the life and legacy of Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the late leader of the Igbo nation.

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