Department of Justice

Visa requirements for Ukrainians entering Ireland have been lifted

The emergency measure has been officially approved. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the lifting of visa requirements for Ukraine nationals entering Ireland. The Department of Justice said people who are leaving Ukraine amid the Russian attack and travelling to Ireland may, for now, do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. It […]

The emergency measure has been officially approved. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the lifting of visa requirements for Ukraine nationals entering Ireland. The Department of Justice said people who are leaving Ukraine amid the Russian attack and travelling to Ireland may, for now, do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. It […]

4 years ago

Political hate speech could be criminalised in Ireland, a UN anti-racism committee has heard

Who are the real Irish patriots? Tricolour emojis and pictures of the proclamation can feel like sinister emblems when we see them online. Trolls have stolen the symbols of Irish independence and made them the logos of their audacious racist campaigns to make Ireland as white and as unwelcoming as possible. When the state appeared […]

Who are the real Irish patriots? Tricolour emojis and pictures of the proclamation can feel like sinister emblems when we see them online. Trolls have stolen the symbols of Irish independence and made them the logos of their audacious racist campaigns to make Ireland as white and as unwelcoming as possible. When the state appeared […]

6 years ago

Four babies in Direct Provision are sleeping without cots in a hotel in Limerick

Those supporting people in Direct Provision said the case shows private accommodation is not suitable for people looking for international protection. Four families in Direct Provision do not have cots for their babies to sleep in, because they’re staying in a hotel. Many of Ireland’s Direct Provision centres, where those seeking asylum stay while their […]

Those supporting people in Direct Provision said the case shows private accommodation is not suitable for people looking for international protection. Four families in Direct Provision do not have cots for their babies to sleep in, because they’re staying in a hotel. Many of Ireland’s Direct Provision centres, where those seeking asylum stay while their […]

6 years ago

An alleged neo-nazi spent almost a week in Ireland after being refused entry into Germany

The man, who is an alleged member of a violent white supremacist group, flew back to the US from Ireland on Wednesday. Gardaí have confirmed that an alleged neo-nazi spent almost a week in Ireland after he was refused entry into Germany. Last week, German media reported that a man known as Kyle M had […]

The man, who is an alleged member of a violent white supremacist group, flew back to the US from Ireland on Wednesday. Gardaí have confirmed that an alleged neo-nazi spent almost a week in Ireland after he was refused entry into Germany. Last week, German media reported that a man known as Kyle M had […]

6 years ago

New Irish citizens could be required to pass an English language proficiency test

The proposal is still only in the earliest stages. Any new Irish citizens may be required to pass an English language proficiency test, according to the Department of Justice. The Irish Times report that a senior Department of Justice official said the language test for citizenship applicants was under consideration in order to ensure greater assimilation of […]

The proposal is still only in the earliest stages. Any new Irish citizens may be required to pass an English language proficiency test, according to the Department of Justice. The Irish Times report that a senior Department of Justice official said the language test for citizenship applicants was under consideration in order to ensure greater assimilation of […]

8 years ago