In Ballymun, lining up to read and reconnect with the constitution
“Some people have said it's a bit like karaoke.”
immigrant life
232 articles
(Page 16)
To Help New Arrivals Make Themselves at Home in Ireland, a Group Offers Free English Classes
The government plans in future to offer intensive English courses to people who come here seeking asylum. Until then, community groups are filling the gap.
Uncertainty Around What “Good Character” Means Leaves Citizenship Applicants Unsure What They Can and Can’t Do
With no specific guidelines to follow, Javeria Ansari agonised over taking a widow’s pension and worries it is counting against her.
The Environmental Movement in Dublin Suffers from a Lack of Diversity, Reps Say
Lacking diverse voices means missing out on insights and contributions, says Giuliana Castañeda, who volunteers with Extinction Rebellion in Dublin.
Those Who Come to Ireland Saying They Are Children Seeking a Safe Haven Find “a Culture of Disbelief”
How the state goes about deciding if they are an adult or a child is a problem, their advocates say – and there’s no simple route for appeal.
Victims of Racist Attacks in Dublin Ask for More Support from Gardaí, Taoiseach
At a recent meeting, six people told stories of times people had assaulted them, they believe, because of their skin colour – and what followed, or didn’t.
A Linguist Wants to Interview Dubliners About Their Accents
Christophe Coupé wants to talk to Dubliners “who were born in Ireland, raised in Ireland”, and migrant kids who went through the Irish education system.
Should More Dubliners Who Aren’t Irish Citizens Be Allowed to Vote in Dáil Elections?
Over 20 percent of those living in Dublin Bay South said in the 2016 census that they weren’t Irish nationals.
Stripped of Their Careers by Their Move to Ireland, A Group of Women Seek New Purpose in Art
The Dublin Desi Artists Collective, a group of Dublin artists with Indian roots, was established in 2020.
Is Any Country Really Safe for All Its Citizens?
The Irish government has designated nine countries as “safe”, which makes it harder for anyone fleeing them to get asylum here. Is that system fair?
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.