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Employment

Employment not only helps to provide financial stability, it also provides a sense of purpose and belonging, nurturing connection to community 

The lack of knowledge of the Irish labour market and recruitment processes, non-recognition of prior work experience and/or qualifications, and limited English language skills pose a significant challenge to finding work often, which is compounded by the experience of ‘institutionalisation’ under the Direct Provision system. The situation for women is further exacerbated due to the lack of sufficient childcare supports.  

The right to work for people seeking protection

The Irish Refugee Council has consistently advocated for people seeking protection to be allowed to work. In May 2017 the Supreme Court of Ireland declared that the Irish government’s decision to ban indefinitely people from working was unconstitutional.

Employment Supports 

Our dedicated Employment team work on a number of initiatives assisting people seeking protection in Ireland to overcome barriers to access employment, including our Women's Employment Programme and our Business and Entrepreneur Incubator Project, read more below. 

A picture of the Irish Refugee Council employment team

For more information about our employment supports or if you are an employer who would like to partner with us, please contact Employment Officer, Greta Keegan

Email Greta

Read more about our Employment work: 

International Women's Day 2021

International Women's Day 2021

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Published: 8th March, 2021

Author: Nick Henderson

Women's Employment Programme

Providing women with pre-employment training, one-to-one mentoring and supported work experience Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Business and Entrepreneur Incubator Project

Business and Entrepreneur Incubator Project

Supporting people in establishing businesses through training, support, resources and development Read more

Published: 5th April, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Important and welcome changes to the right to work but problematic elements remain

Important and welcome changes to the right to work but problematic elements remain

Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

Counting the Cost: Barriers to employment after Direct Provision

Counting the Cost: Barriers to employment after Direct Provision

An analysis of peoples experience trying to access employment after the Direct Provision system Read more

Published: 24th May, 2014

Updated: 28th April, 2020

Author: Vikki Walshe

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Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 12th June, 2020

Author: Nick Henderson

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