Immigration

A record-breaking 200 people attended a conference organised by the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA) late last year. The association, founded in 2021 by solicitors specialising in immigration law, exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, citizenship, a

The transfer of immigration registration functions from An Garda Síochána to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the Department of Justice has been completed. From 13 January 2025, all first-time registrations will be handled, in person, at the Burgh Quay Registration Office

Hilkka Becker, chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT), has been appointed as an adjunct professor in law at Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology. An expert in migration and asylum law, Ms Becker has a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in leadership

As many as 1,360 children have never been reunited with their parents six years after they were forcibly separated at the US border, according to a new report. The 135-page report from Human Rights Watch, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP), and the Lowenstein International Human Rights Clinic at

The High Court has rejected an application for interlocutory reliefs preventing the development of the former Crown Paints site at Coolock, Co Dublin for use as accommodation for international protection applications and for use as an IPAS Accommodation Centre. Delivering judgment for the High Court

Kane Tuohy employment lawyer Triona Cody examines a recent case where an employee was sacked while awaiting confirmation of her visa renewal. In September 2024, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) awarded an employee €25,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal by her employer while awaiti

A new self-service portal has been launched to allow for immigration registration appointments to be made online. The launch of the Digital Contact Centre (DCC) for the immigration function of the Department of Justice took place yesterday.

Two lawyers will address a public meeting in Dublin city centre next week which aims to dispel "disinformation and misinformation" about asylum and immigration. Barrister Cathal Malone and solicitor Wendy Lyon are among the speakers at the public townhall event taking place at the Teachers Club, Par

The European human rights commissioner, Michael O'Flaherty, has urged the Irish government to do more to tackle the "persistent racism and discrimination" against Travellers and Roma. Mr O'Flaherty, the first Irish person to hold the key post in the Council of Europe, conducted an official visit to

Immigration permissions can be renewed online across the entire State following the final step in the civilianisation of the process. Responsibility for the renewal of Irish immigration permissions has been transferred from An Garda Síochána to Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the

Migrant rights campaigners have expressed their disappointment over the government's failure to cut the €300 fee for an Irish Residence Permission (IRP) card. A petition signed by over 14,000 people and presented to the Department of Justice last year called for the €300 fee — which

The High Court has quashed a decision of the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment refusing a work permit to a Korean tattoo artist on the basis of the UK Standard Occupational Classification system. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Barry O’Donnell stated: “The o

Nearly two-thirds of people agree that Ireland should welcome people who move here to make a better life for themselves or their families, according to a survey. The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) commissioned Ireland Thinks to carry out the independent poll on migration-related issues in July

Significant reforms to the employment permit system will come into force from Monday. Regulations have been signed to give effect to the Employment Permits Act 2024, which is intended to consolidate and modernise employment permits law and bring benefits for employers and permit holders alike.

A two-thirds increase in fines imposed on airlines who fail to ensure that passengers have appropriate travel documentation has taken effect. The maximum fine has increased to €5,000 from the previous maximum of €3,000 following the commencement of relevant provisions in the Courts, Civil