Fáilte or farewell?IMMIGRATION: Migration can make economic sense for everyone, but as the Irish economy slows down, will we welcome or shun foreign…Mon Nov 12 2007 - 00:00
Immigration mistakes 'must not be repeated'It would be "unconscionable" for Ireland to repeat the mistakes by other countries on immigration, Ictu general secretary David…Tue Nov 6 2007 - 00:00
Victims slow to report workplace racismRacism in the workplace is a "hugely under-reported" problem and it makes good business sense for companies to confront it, the…Mon Nov 5 2007 - 00:00
Health and safety risks exposed in asylum centresInspectors who visited asylum-seeker accommodation centres across the State found serious breaches of rules set down by the Department…Wed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
Managers of asylum buildings said issues addressedProprietors and managers of centres where problems were noted in the inspection reports have told the Reception and Integration…Wed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
INSPECTION PROCESS: how it is supposed to workThe accommodation network is the centrepiece of the "direct provision" system, introduced in 2000, which provides asylum seekers…Wed Oct 31 2007 - 00:00
Expert warns of threat to mediaConsidering freedom of the press as a universal human right could lead to less and not more press freedom, a legal expert has…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Warning of UN concern at move to expand role of special courtThe Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has expressed concern about the prospect of expanding the remit of the Special Criminal…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
Sex trafficking suspect arrested in DublinA man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with a Dutch investigation into a child trafficking ring that forced Nigerian…Fri Oct 26 2007 - 01:00
73% Irish-based Poles voted for Civic PlatformIRELAND/POLAND: Poles living in Ireland voted overwhelmingly for a change of government in last Sunday's general election.Wed Oct 24 2007 - 01:00
Sport can help tackle racism, says Minister for IntegrationSport has the potential to strengthen social cohesion and to help eradicate racism, said Minister of State for Integration Conor…Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan says Garda will help Cab to target every drug dealerMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan has pledged better co-operation between the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) and the Garda in …Tue Oct 23 2007 - 01:00
Action urged to stop social segregationThere is "considerable evidence" of so-called "white flight" from parts of north Dublin and urgent action is needed to prevent…Fri Oct 19 2007 - 01:00
Irish Muslim leader warns of those who exploit fearsDespite the integration of Muslims in Ireland being a largely positive experience, there is "ample reason to be concerned" about…Thu Oct 18 2007 - 01:00
Sceptical look at tribal past urgedIreland cannot lay the basis for a successful multi-ethnic society unless it ceases to imagine itself in mono-cultural tribal…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
2004 citizenship poll was rushed, says RobinsonFormer president Mary Robinson has criticised the handling of the 2004 citizenship referendum, which ended the automatic right…Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
Approach to integration must be 'context specific'Ireland's approach to integration can be informed by other countries' experiences but must be founded on a clear understanding…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Cabinet may extend voting eligibility rightsMinister of State for Integration Conor Lenihan has said the Government is considering allowing some categories of foreign nationals…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Lithuania wants young emigrants to return homeThe Lithuanian government is to support a campaign aimed at persuading young emigrants to return from Ireland and other European…Wed Oct 10 2007 - 01:00
Olympics may hasten opening up of China, says Mao biographerThe Beijing Olympics may hasten China's opening up and increase outside pressure on the communist party to ease social controls…Tue Oct 9 2007 - 01:00
Policies 'undermine' integration initiativesThe Government does not have a comprehensive integration policy and its conflicting policies in the area "seriously undermine…Sat Oct 6 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan opposes migrant amnestyMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan has said he opposes amnesties or regularisation schemes for undocumented migrants because …Sat Oct 6 2007 - 01:00
Ghettoisation of immigrants warningPresident Mary McAleese has warned against the ghettoisation of immigrants and said newcomers must be given every chance to join…Fri Oct 5 2007 - 01:00
Students urged to reject antisocial drunkennessStudents were urged yesterday to reject the "culture of acceptance" of antisocial drunkenness.Tue Oct 2 2007 - 01:00
Migrant child benefit claims fallThere has been a significant fall this year in the number of child benefit claims made by EU migrant workers whose children are…Tue Oct 2 2007 - 01:00
Irish Aid to give €25m to Global FundUN/IRELAND: Ireland is to contribute €25 million next year to a worldwide fund aimed at the prevention and control of TB, malaria…Mon Oct 1 2007 - 01:00
Rally in Dublin voices strong supportBURMA/IRELAND: Hundreds of protesters took part in a rally in Dublin on Saturday to show solidarity with the pro-democracy movement…Mon Oct 1 2007 - 01:00
Majority want A&E units in all counties- surveyA large majority of people believe A&E and acute hospital services should be provided in every county, according to a new…Sat Sep 29 2007 - 01:00
'Buying' jobs common for immigrants in DublinThe practice of "buying" jobs is common among immigrants in low-paid work in Dublin, according to a new report.Fri Sep 28 2007 - 01:00
Concern at bias against black taxi driversThe State's advisory body on intercultural affairs is seeking a meeting with the taxi regulator over concerns that some black…Fri Sep 28 2007 - 01:00
350 Irish soldiers to go to Chad, CARAFRICA: The Government is to send up to 350 soldiers to Chad and the Central African Republic to protect refugees from the conflict…Thu Sep 27 2007 - 01:00
Integration policies 'unworkable'The Government's policies on integration and cultural diversity are a largely reactive and at times unworkable "mix of contradictions…Thu Sep 27 2007 - 01:00
President highlights risks taken by gardaíPresident Mary McAleese led widespread condemnation of yesterday's shooting.Wed Sep 26 2007 - 01:00
Lenihan supports 'mid-way' strategy on migrationThe ideological poles of "toxic liberalism" and "toxic illiberalism" must not be allowed to frame Ireland's debate on immigration…Tue Sep 25 2007 - 01:00
Minister urges guarantee of equality for allEnsuring equality in an increasingly diverse population obliges the State to "reinvest in a secular, Republican nature", the …Fri Sep 21 2007 - 01:00
UN refugee scheme resettles 10 Burmese families in MayoTen Burmese families are to settle in Co Mayo after arriving in Ireland under a UN refugee resettlement scheme.Thu Sep 20 2007 - 01:00
Nun urges church to give up running schoolsThe founder of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, has called on the Catholic Church to "plan to withdraw…Wed Sep 19 2007 - 01:00
Awards aim to foster Irish philanthropyIreland's wealth brings with it a responsibility to build an enduring culture of "giving while living", it has been argued.Wed Sep 19 2007 - 01:00
Call for ratification of rights for the disabledThe president of the Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has called on the Government to ratify the UN convention which gives…Tue Sep 18 2007 - 01:00
Dubliner takes the honours in Liffey SwimAfter more than 30 attempts, Dubliner Larry Mooney soaked up the applause after a long-coveted victory in the annual Liffey Swim…Mon Sep 17 2007 - 01:00
Level of immigration 'underestimated'Minister of State for integration Conor Lenihan has said that he believes last year's census gave a "serious underestimate" of…Mon Sep 17 2007 - 01:00
Ireland could have leading role in drive to eliminate hunger, says economistIRELAND: Ireland is well placed to take a leading role in the global effort to eliminate hunger, according to economist Jeffrey…Sat Sep 15 2007 - 01:00
Revenue 'could start parallel inquiry' if account not credibleTax expert: The Revenue Commissioners could begin a parallel investigation into Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's finances if his account…Fri Sep 14 2007 - 01:00
Pill does not increase cancer risk - reportAction Breast Cancer has welcomed the publication of a major report which suggests that taking the contraceptive pill does not…Thu Sep 13 2007 - 01:00
A new-look nation, lacking integrationImmigration Shortly after making a speech about children's rights in December 2001, the then Minister for Children, Mary Hanafin…Sat Aug 11 2007 - 01:00
Immigration - the issue that dare not speak its nameMigration and the reinvention of Ireland: By leaving debate on immigration to take place in pubs and taxis, politicians risk…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Finding a creative voice to break the stereotypes of victimhoodBisi Adigun, a badminton fanatic, tells the story of a recent competition he entered with a Nigerian friend in DublinWed May 23 2007 - 01:00
'Urgent need' to reform laws on traffickingThere is an urgent need for the enactment of laws recognising the problem of human trafficking for forced labour, it was argued…Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
Disney not amused by students' 'Sister Act'With only two days to go before its opening night, a play to be staged by a gay and lesbian students' society at NUI Galway had…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Integration of migrants must be a 'two-way process'The integration of migrants is a "two-way process" that requires reciprocal action by the State and its immigrants, it was argued…Fri Feb 9 2007 - 00:00