Citizenship exam will be introduced soon, Justice confirms

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.
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Immigrants are key to recovery says Justice Minister

The Government is emphasising the importance of immigration in plans to fast-track Ireland’s economic recovery, the Minister of Justice has said.
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Irish docs return from aid work in Haiti

Irish healthcare professionals have returned from a week providing care for Haiti’s earthquake survivors and training volunteers and staff.
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Justice staff to take over Dublin Airport immigration control

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

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).
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‘Difficult years ahead’ for immigration sector

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