Department of Justice
Visa requirements for Ukrainians entering Ireland have been lifted

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 […]

4 years ago

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

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 […]

6 years ago

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

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 […]

8 years ago

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