The Love and Darkness of Seán “Doctor” Millar
The five-decade music career of the Liberties musician never quite reached the commercial heights that he, and others, had aimed for in his twenties. But is that important, really?
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Some Citizenship Applicants Say the Rules Around Travel and Residency are Still Unclear
Do they have to be in Ireland for the 365 days before they apply? What proof of residence do they need? New legislation is in the works, and may bring some clarity.
Visitors Turned Away at Dublin Airport Find No Simple Route for Appeal
Officers can search travellers’ phones and laptops, judge their stories, and tell them they’re not welcome in Ireland. Should there be more oversight?
Businesses Are (Still) Booking Up and Selling Appointments at the Burgh Quay Immigration Office
The Department of Justice says it has a new appointment-booking system in the works, which should be up in the coming months.
Forced to Move from Their “Home” Direct Provision Centre to Another, Some Say They Aren’t Listened To
A spokesperson for the Department of Children and Equality said there are both governmental and independent routes for submitting such complaints.
With Burgh Quay Office Still Closed, Many Immigrants in Dublin Remain in Limbo
Immigrants can register for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards at Garda stations across the country, but in Dublin that’s not an option.
A Tenant Faces Eviction Because of Her Dog
The agency “confirmed that pets are okay, so I went ahead and adopted my Ziggy”, says Laura Loos. A few months later though, they warned she would have to leave.
As Deliveroo Workers Push for Better Work Conditions, There’s Debate About How to Organise
Deliveroo riders have differing demands around what would make their job better and different views on the paths to advocate for that.
A Woman Welder from Cameroon Finds the Industry Unwelcoming
Vivian Agwe thought there’d be more women welders in Ireland, but more than 90 percent of those working in skilled trades here are men.
Immigrant Couples Seeking Right to Family Face a Long Wait, With Consequences
Hundreds of what are known as “EU treaty rights” applications are taking longer to process than the six months laid out in law.
International Students Felt Caught Between Their Fears of Covid-19, and of Deportation
The government made English language schools restart in-person classes briefly late last year. Immigration rules say non-EEA students have to attend a certain percentage of classes, or leave.
Despite a Sick Note, One Student Faces Expulsion from School and Ireland
Students of English-language schools can be expelled – and reported to immigration authorities – if their attendance drops too much.
Graduates from Elsewhere Face an Extra-Anxious Job Search
Immigrant graduates have to prove they found, or tried to find, a good job in their first year after graduation to get permission to stay for a second year. But they don’t know what evidence counts.