‘It it should be very Irish, not only Catholic, to be welcoming’: Massgoers on immigration
Massgoers in Dublin share their views on immigration. For some, the issue is personal
Immigration
Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign journalists and students
New Trump administration rules limit visas to 240 days for most members of media and 90 days for Chinese nationals
Common Travel Area can’t become an excuse for hard borders on land or sea
Mainstream parties of government should be able to sell the CTA as a way to regulate immigration while minimising internal borders
Homelessness ‘risk’ for hundreds of refugee families sparks exchange between Ministers
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’
Dublin Airport passenger cap ignores reality of changing climate
Ireland is now a haven from extreme heat events plaguing other parts of the world
As public opinion toughens on migration, politicians have shifted to the right
New system for assessing the claims of people who arrive here to claim asylum is doing what was intended - turning down most of those who apply
Fast-track asylum system is not the best track
Short-sighted Government decisions have neglected the essential features of a functioning process
Ireland has ‘no immediate plans’ to set up asylum seeker return hubs outside EU – Taoiseach
Netherlands, Denmark and Italy seeking Brussels approval for deportation facilities in Africa or western Balkans
Immigration will increase challenges to the Common Travel Area
Brexit created ‘unrealistic’ expectations in the UK about controlling Border between Nort and the Republic, says academic
The Devoted by Catherine Cho: A ravishing debut novel about sorrows of the heart
As in The Godfather, the characters are bound not just by crime and family, but because they are immigrants
South African anti-migrant protesters march after thousands flee violence
Cities shuttered in advance of anti-migrant protests
US supreme court rejects Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
Judges block president’s executive order that banned citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants born on US soil
Targeted supports more critical amid a gradual economic slowdown
Marginal reduction in IT employment is probably one of the first manifestations of AI influencing the economy
What should Ireland do as EU president? A to-do list by Fintan O’Toole, Lara Marlowe and others
The EU budget, online safety, Ukraine’s accession, removing red tape from green energy, or neutrality – what should the Government prioritise?
No free lunch for Burnham if he is at the table for UK-EU reset talks
Europe letter: Starmer’s departure offers UK government a chance to ‘reset the reset’ in autumn EU deal
Lesson of Swiss vote may be that Ireland can’t avoid immigration issue forever
Immigration has been vital to Ireland’s economic growth. But, as with Switzerland, it has led to pressures on housing availability and costs
Andy Burnham’s Britain appears to be moving towards reality. What would it look like?
After his resounding byelection victory in Makerfield, what is the so-called King of the North’s vision for the UK if he unseats Keir Starmer as prime minister?
Deportation charter flight to South Africa costs the State at least €735,000
Forty-two South Africans deported at an average cost of €17,500
South Africa struggles to stop anti-immigrant violence
Ghana and Nigeria among countries to remind South Africans of solidarity shown during fight against apartheid
Councillor calls for ethnicity and nationality to be included in crime stats, saying ‘prove us wrong’
Department of Justice project under way to improve collection and strength of data
‘There is fear in my home’: Up to 2,000 attend anti-racism march in Dublin
Event was held in response to recent violent demonstrations and rioting in Belfast
Archbishop condemns ‘outrageous’ violence towards migrant communities in NI
Eamon Martin praises contribution of immigrants and says racism is a ‘grave sin’
Nigel Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Reform UK leader hardens anti-immigration rhetoric before crucial byelection involving Labour’s Andy Burnham
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10 million
Right-wing and anti-immigration groups claim the country’s rapidly rising population is causing overcrowding and straining resources
Martyn Turner’s cartoon on anti-immigration protesters hit the nail on the head
Supreme irony, so to speak
Swiss voters to decide whether to cap population at 10m
Framed as a ‘sustainability initiative’, supporters say a population cap will ease pressure on housing and healthcare. Critics warn it will undermine the economy
After the Fall by Ian Shapiro: Thought-provoking guide to how the world got into this mess
The path that led to Donald Trump and current crises was forged decades ago by the missteps and missed opportunities of other leaders
Focus on Border as entry point for asylum seekers after second night of riots in Belfast
Micheál Martin defends Common Travel Area but says issues need to be addressed
Northern Ireland’s politicians have no power over immigration. London controls it all
Racism has been associated with unionist areas because that is where immigrants have been able to find housing. Republican communities take pride in behaving better
Senior Government figures defend Common Travel Area following Belfast knife attack
Common Travel Area ‘works for citizens in the United Kingdom and for Irish citizens as a benefit’, Taoiseach says
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘The disillusionment with Labour is huge’
Former UK Labour leader tells The Irish Times Keir Starmer’s 2024 election victory was ‘loveless landslide’
Swiss voters to decide whether to cap population at 10m
Right-wing Swiss People’s Party seeks backing for throttling immigration, asylum and foreign national family reunifications
Regressive migration policies risking Ireland’s economic performance, says immigrant council
Government is taking a ‘severe approach’ towards ‘penalising’ migrants, says ICI chief
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