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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. The event was co-ordinated by People ...

12 Feb 2024 at 13:43

Northern Ireland

Claims over post-Brexit ‘pork pie’ deal challenged after Belfast asylum ruling

Assurances post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland only applied to “pork pies and technical standards” have been challenged in Parliament after a court struck down a key asylum law. It has been warned at Westminster the ruling will create ...

15 May 2024 at 17:45

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Causeway Council’s Good Relation team hosts information event for those seeking refuge

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted another information event for those living in the area, who are seeking asylum. The event, held in Portrush Town Hall, saw representatives from community and voluntary groups, churches, ...

03 Jul 2024 at 15:54

Derry News

Foyle MLA Ferguson slams Home Office for removing Derry asylum seekers

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA, Ciara Ferguson, has slammed the British Home Office over the treatment of asylum seekers in Derry. Ms Ferguson's comments came after 17 individuals were told they were being moved to new accommodation in Scotland on ...

24 May 2022 at 10:41

Northern Ireland

Sunak: Migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda plan’s deterrent effect working

Rishi Sunak said claims the Rwanda plan is causing an influx of migrants into Ireland show its deterrent effect is working. “The deterrent is … already having an impact because people are worried about coming here,” the Prime Minister ...

27 Apr 2024 at 23:08

Northern Ireland

Too early to say if Ireland is experiencing impact of Rwanda plan, No 10 says

It is too early to jump to conclusions about the impact of the Rwanda plan, Downing Street has said, after the Irish Government claimed it was causing an influx of migrants into the Republic. Deputy Irish premier Micheal Martin said ...

26 Apr 2024 at 14:15

Northern Ireland

Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

Staff working with children and vulnerable adults in asylum accommodation in Northern Ireland have not undergone checks or training, a report has found. An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children ...

29 Feb 2024 at 18:36

Northern Ireland

Anti-immigrant sign in west Belfast investigated as hate incident – police

Police are investigating the erection of an anti-immigrant sign in west Belfast as a hate incident. The sign, which appeared at Tildarg Avenue, Suffolk, warned against the “re-housing of illegal immigrants” in the area, and ...

29 Nov 2023 at 15:28

Northern Ireland

Provisions of Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in NI, judge rules

A judge has ruled that provisions of the UK’s Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, as they undermine human rights protections guaranteed in the region under post-Brexit arrangements. Mr Justice ...

13 May 2024 at 19:18

Local News

Derry six a side brings refugees and community groups together

A Derry event brought together disadvantaged groups including the city’s homeless and asylum seeker population with a shared goal: beat each other at football. Street Soccer NI and People 1st hosted the event as part of ...

12 Feb 2024 at 15:45

National News

Tipperary hotel staff and management meet as asylum accommodation decision condemned

Meetings between staff and management of the Racket Hall Hotel were held on Friday afternoon against the backdrop of protests at the entrance to the premises, after it was announced yesterday the hotel will close to ...

13 Jan 2024 at 15:27

Parliament

UK Government has not investigated claims on asylum seekers in Ireland, MPs hear

The Government has not investigated whether claims that asylum seekers entering Ireland from the UK are true, despite flagging them as evidence of the deterrent effect of the Rwanda plan. Last week, Ireland’s ...

30 Apr 2024 at 14:34

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