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A Syrian refugee family who arrived in Ireland through family reunification have been warmly welcomed into the community in Wicklow Town though a pilot community sponsorship…

We are pleased to release the summary of our recent conference, ‘Beyond McMahon – the Future of Asylum Reception in Ireland’, which took place on 25 April 2018. A joint venture by…

On 21st November 2019, the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal ruling which would have allowed parents in direct provision with Irish citizen children or children with a…

Refugees living in Ireland who were forced to leave their family members behind experience depression and anxiety, often not knowing where their loved ones are or if they are safe…

Any person experiencing domestic violence can encounter difficulties in reporting incidents, and in accessing support services and remedies. Migrants may face additional barriers,…

Only 20 recommendations verified as implemented; 51% of recommendations fully or partially implemented Progress of implementation slow and piecemeal, particularly in Departments other than Justice that deliver supports and services Nasc…

Nasc strongly condemns recent actions taken by the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of the Department of Justice, to issue letters to certain asylum seekers that they must vacate direct provision. “In the midst of a full-scale…

A great example of integration: The President’s Garden Party for new citizens “21st century Ireland is a dynamic and cosmopolitan place that embraces the innovation, opportunity…

Years of campaigning by organisations and individuals, followed by a series of protests at several centres throughout the country in 2014 prompted the Government to establish a ‘Working Group on the Protection Process and Direct Provision’…

Participate! was a collaborative project to promote greater participation and integration of migrant communities in Ireland. The project was run by Nasc and the Immigrant Council…