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

Last update: 02:18 | 15.01.12

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”.

Citizenship exam will be introduced soon, Justice confirms

Last update: 02:17 | 15.01.12

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: 02:16 | 15.01.12

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

Volunteers make all the difference

Last update: 02:16 | 15.01.12

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

Irish docs return from aid work in Haiti

Last update: 02:16 | 15.01.12

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

Igbos in Ireland to celebrate life of late leader Chief Ojukwu

Last update: 02:15 | 15.01.12

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

Last update: 02:14 | 15.01.12

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.

An Outside View/Léargas Taobh Amuigh

Last update: 02:13 | 15.01.12

Iriseoir agus staraí Gearmánach é Guido Knopp, a d’fhoilsigh sraith fhada leabhar faoi ghnéithe conspóideacha de stair a thíre don ghnáthléitheoir. Is é an leabhar is deireanaí a tháinig

Book Review by Ifedinma Dimbo - Good Offices - By Evelio Rosero (New Directions)

Last update: 02:12 | 15.01.12

Good Offices is Evelio Rosero’s lurid and satirical attempt at exposing the happenings in one of the world’s greatest social institutions, the Catholic Church. Our protagonist in this slim volume is a young hunchback, Tancredo, living in the presbytery

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Masala chai

Last update: 02:12 | 15.01.12

Masala chai – spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk – is a traditional soothing and warming drink from India, now popular all around the world. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

Fond farewell to Fr Brian Moore

Last update: 02:10 | 15.01.12

Over the last two decades, a number of Irish priests have championed the cause of immigrants in Ireland. One of the very few who achieved success in the area is Fr Brian Moore, the head of the Vincentians in Ireland and Great Britain, who died aged 60 on

Which Islam is best?

Last update: 02:10 | 15.01.12

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

No surprise at China pulling out of aid deal

Last update: 02:10 | 15.01.12

After participating for months in talks between wealthy nations aimed at establishing a global partnership on aid effectiveness, China recently withdrew from the negotiations, saying it is not ready for such a deal.

Making friends costs nothing but time

Last update: 02:08 | 15.01.12

After recovering from the potato farming experience, life soon returned to normal. My friend Billy managed to get a job in a Chinese restaurant, and I spent time driving around, visiting different places and socialising. In time I came to know and understand

Racism will not be tolerated

Last update: 02:07 | 15.01.12

Thousands of migrants from different Italian cities and regions, as well as many Italians themselves, marched in a peaceful parade in Florence on 17 December last to protest the senseless attack of five Senegalese men in the city just days before. The men

Pope brings message of hope

Last update: 00:18 | 15.12.11

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

Last update: 00:18 | 15.12.11

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

Last update: 00:18 | 15.12.11

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

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