Eleven candidates of immigrant origins are running in Ireland’s upcoming general election, set for November 29, 2024. Among these candidates, six are women. According to the Ireland Times, their electoral programs focus on the challenges faced by immigrants and the public’s acceptance of candidates from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Monica Oyekeh is one of the eleven…
A recent study from the University of Galway on migrants across all regions of Ireland confirms that access to Irish language learning aids in the integration of migrants, particularly in rural communities. The study also highlights the need to expand the availability of English language classes for migrants in these rural areas. The study was…
Irish police have evicted 20 asylum seekers from tents they had pitched in the Grand Canal area of Dublin. The police acted after receiving a report from Waterways Ireland employees who patrol the area. Some of the asylum seekers had arrived at the location just minutes before the police, who then removed them from the…
Irish police arrested 19 individuals following an anti-immigrant demonstration in Dublin. Protesters blocked the O’Connell Bridge during the evening rush hour, resulting in significant traffic disruptions and inconvenience to travelers. The protesters participated in an anti-immigration demonstration in front of the House of Representatives while another group held an anti-racism demonstration simultaneously. In response, the…
A report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) on extremism highlights a rise in xenophobic incidents in Ireland. The report tracks incidents of racial abuse, hatred, intimidation, and violence targeting migrants and asylum seekers. It also points out that social media platforms often fail to enforce their own terms of service, which, in turn,…
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Michael Martin has announced that Ireland will receive 50 refugees from Afghanistan under the Irish Refugee Protection Program 2024/2025. The Irish politician emphasized the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which he described as one of the worst in the world. His comments were made on the third anniversary of…
The projections of statisticians published by the Federal Statistical Office indicate that the population of the European Union is expected to decrease, despite the arrival of migrants in Europe. Statisticians predict that Europe’s population will decline by 20 million people by 2070. If migration to Europe were to cease and net migration remained constant, the…
