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Monthly allowance of €400 could be paid to households taking in Ukrainian refugees

A monthly payment of €400 to households who take in Ukrainian refugees is being considered by the Government. Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs told RTÉ news there is a cost associated with housing refugees "even for the most ...

22 Apr 2022 at 14:59

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Special Valentine's Day event being held in Derry to help spread the love with those suffering as a result of the Syrian conflict

A special fundraising event will be held in Derry this week to raise money to help refugees from the civil war in Syria. A Valentine's Day charity coffee morning will be held at the Waterside parish hall at Malvern Terrace on Friday. The event ...

12 Feb 2020 at 12:57

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Gardaí treating fire at proposed Buncrana refugee centre as arson

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an arson attack on a building in Buncrana which former presidential candidate Peter Casey plans to turn into a centre for Ukrainian refugees. The incident which was reported to gardaí shortly before ...

15 May 2023 at 16:29

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Minister for housing refugees needed to tackle 'unprecedented challenge', says Labour leader

A minister with responsibility for housing refugees needs to be appointed to deal with the worsening situation of a shortage of accommodation, according to an opposition party leader. Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik ...

03 Feb 2023 at 09:36

1.5 million have fled Ukraine since invasion began

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1.5 million Ukrainians have fled country since invasion began

More than 1.5 million refugees have now crossed from Ukraine into neighbouring countries since the Russian invasion began, the head of the UN Refugee Agency has said. Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, tweeted on ...

06 Mar 2022 at 12:36

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Warning of increasing difficulty in providing refugee accommodation in coming months

The provision of refugee accommodation is set to become more difficult in the coming months with hotel contracts set to run out, and many hotels expected to opt to return to focusing on the tourist and hospitality season in the ...

11 Jan 2023 at 10:09

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Irish Red Cross renews appeal to public to house Ukrainian refugees

The Irish Red Cross has renewed its appeal for the Irish public to consider pledging a room in their homes for Ukrainians. The 'Safe Homes' appeal has also called on landlords and those with vacant properties to consider ...

19 Apr 2024 at 09:01

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Asylum seekers in County Derry enriching local community

A Portstewart church is extending a welcoming hand to asylum seekers staying in the area while they are considered for refugee status. The asylum seekers have also enriched the community through various volunteering ...

11 Jan 2023 at 18:00

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Jenin Refugee Camp dead honoured in Derry

The Derry branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) has held a vigil at Free Derry Wall in the city. The event took place on Saturday afternoon, during the Bloody Sunday commemoration weekend. ...

03 Feb 2023 at 19:48

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IN PICTURES: Derry six a side brings refugees and community groups together

The Mayor of Derry, Councillor Patricia Logue with participants at the 6 A Side Football tournament promoting integration and support for asylum seekers and refugees at Ulster University Shared Village, Derry....

12 Feb 2024 at 13:43

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Housing shortage for Ukrainian refugees expected to rise this month

Up to 4,000 refugees from Ukraine could be looking for accommodation in the coming weeks, it has emerged. Around 3,000 Ukrainian refugees are due to be moved out of student accommodation in the second half ...

07 Aug 2022 at 13:07

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Mayor stumps up after councillors clash over £300 donation

A local mayor has had to dip into his charitable fund after councillors were unable to find consensus on a request for a £300 charitable donation at Tuesday night's council meeting. Some councillors on ...

06 Jan 2021 at 10:39

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