Press Releases

Irish Refugee Council shortlisted for Charity of the year award

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Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

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'30 Years 30 Voices: The Power of Protection'-new Irish Refugee Council book reflects on the power of protection

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‘Now I live on the road’: new report on homelessness among people seeking protection

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Press Release: Irish Refugee Council welcomes judgment of High Court on homeless applicant

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2021 March: Irish Refugee Council welcome announcement on reduced education fees

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Press Release: 2022 Impact Report: A year of unprecedented challenges and impact

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Tight Spaces-An Educational Resource on Ireland's Direct Provision System by Young People

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Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform to hold an event on refugees hosting in County Donegal

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Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Press Release: IRC budget submission calls for extension of Child Benefit to children in direct provision and increase of weekly payment to people seeking protection

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Press Release: Ukraine Civil Society Forum calls for urgent action in response to crisis of refugee accommodation and welfare

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‘Believe me or not but I am who I am’: new report on lived experience of LGBT protection applicants

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Press Release: Irish Refugee Council welcomes education supports for Ukrainian refugees but call for equality of access for all people seeking refuge

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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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2019 June - Over 70 women come together to raise awareness about barriers to education for people in asylum process

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2017 - Accessing Further Education in the Asylum Process – Takondwa’s Story

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2017 - Pride reflects on life in Direct Provision and the importance of education access

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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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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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