Press Releases

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council begins its 30th year with a call for Ireland and EU to support all people seeking asylum in Ireland

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Press release: civil society organisations meet the Taoiseach around greater coordination of Ukraine response

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Press Release: Irish Refugee Council calls for clarity and action on the registration of asylum applications

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Press release: Irish Refugee Council paper calls on Government to prioritise unused supply for refugees from Ukraine

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Impact Report 2021

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DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

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Whistleblowing Resources for Migrant Workers published

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Op-ed: 2022 is a pivotal year for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Stad: the Coalition to End Direct Provision

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Irish Refugee Council welcome Afghanistan admission programme but flag key requirements

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Call on the EU: Restore rights and values at Europe’s borders

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Press release: Irish Refugee Council raise concern about extended quarantine of people seeking protection

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Joint Statement – The EU cannot shirk its responsibilities towards Afghans in need of international protection.

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Irish Refugee Council highlight four priorities for action as new Dáil term begins

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Press Release: Organisations call for Ireland to lead in response to Afghanistan crisis

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"Hanging on a Thread" Delays in the Irish Protection Process

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NGOs Call for Action on HIQA Monitoring of Direct Provision Centres

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Press release: concerns raised about number of people required to share bedrooms in Direct Provision

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Press release: new wellbeing resource for young people in the international protection process

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11 March: Irish Refugee Council welcome announcement on reduced education fees

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Press release: Irish Refugee Council welcome White Paper, focus now on implementation

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17 February: Call for Land Development Agency mandate to include accommodation for people seeking protection

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Irish Refugee Council raise concerns about increasing delays in the Irish protection process

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Call for urgent implementation of vulnerability assessment, two years after it became mandatory

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