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New EMN Inform: Organising flexible housing in the context of international protection
Between 2017 and 2021, many EMN Member and Observer Countries experienced a high degree of volatility in the number of applicants for international protection, which in some countries led to tensions in the reception systems. This inform aims to gather information that can help policymakers better organise their reception systems in a flexible manner, whilst anticipating further changing inflows … Read More
14 Sep 2022Migrant women in Ireland may face a ‘double disadvantage’
Research shows that non-EU migrant women in Ireland may face a ‘double disadvantage’, which relates to being both a woman and a migrant. Additional challenges include accessing health care, labour market barriers and gender-based violence. New EMN Ireland/ESRI research looks at the situation of non-EU migrant women in Ireland and policy responses towards this group. The research is part of … Read More
24 May 2022New scheme could significantly reduce the number of undocumented migrants living in Ireland
Research shows that undocumented migrants can experience difficulties accessing services in Ireland. The recently introduced Regularisation of Long-Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme could significantly reduce the size of this group in Ireland. However, certain policy challenges remain, for those who do not regularise under this scheme and for future undocumented migrants. New EMN Ireland/ESRI research looks at policy on undocumented … Read More
27 Apr 2022New study highlights challenges in current system for victims of human trafficking, including lack of suitable accommodation
New EMN Ireland/ESRI research examines the policies and procedures in place in Ireland to detect, identify and protect non-EU national victims of human trafficking. Between 2015 and 2020, 356 people were identified by An Garda Síochána as suspected victims of human trafficking, of them approximately 59 per cent were non-EU nationals. The research is part of an EU-wide study … Read More
07 Dec 2020Generally favourable conditions for naturalisation in Ireland but processing challenges exist
New ESRI/European Migration Network research finds that Ireland has more favourable conditions for acquiring citizenship by naturalisation than many EU Member States. However, processing delays and lack of clarity on some eligibility conditions have been highlighted by NGOs and in parliamentary debate. There are three main “pathways” to Irish citizenship: at birth by descent, by birth on the island … Read More
29 Jan 2020Ireland was one of the first in the EU to target migrant entrepreneurs, but the number of applicants is low
New EMN Ireland research: Migratory pathways to Ireland for start-ups and innovative entrepreneurs
09 Jan 2020Ireland has increased pathways to protection for vulnerable migrants in recent years, but disparities in supports remain
New EMN Ireland report: National statuses granted for protection reasons in Ireland
19 Jun 2019Collective efforts needed to help non-EU migrants access employment in Ireland
New EMN Ireland report on Policy and practice targeting the labour market integration of non-EU nationals in Ireland
20 May 2019The number of international degree students coming to Ireland reaches a new high
New EMN Ireland report on Attracting and retaining international higher education students: Ireland
04 Dec 2018Many unaccompanied minors wait years for clarity on their protection or immigration status
New EMN Ireland report “Approaches to unaccompanied minors following status determination in Ireland”
30 Nov 2018Many unaccompanied minors wait years for clarity on their protection or immigration status
New research explores policies and practices on unaccompanied minors applying for or granted status in Ireland
07 Jun 2018EMN Ireland publication on Ireland’s Response to Recent Trends in International Protection Applications
The study finds that the housing crisis and processing backlogs contributes to bottlenecks in asylum system
05 Jun 2018Housing crisis and processing backlogs contributing to bottlenecks in asylum system
New EMN Ireland publication on Ireland’s Response to Recent Trends in International Protection Applications
05 Dec 2017Proving the identity of migrants can be a difficult part of the migration process in Ireland
New EMN Ireland publication on Establishing identity of non-EU Nationals in Irish migration processes
05 Jul 2017Non-EU students and undocumented migrants among those illegally employed
New EMN Ireland publication on Illegal employment of non-EU nationals in Ireland
29 May 2017New legislation has narrowed eligibility for family reunification for refugees
New EMN Ireland publication on Family Reunification of non-EU Nationals
12 Dec 2016Ireland records large increase in refugee resettlement but overall numbers remain low
New EMN Ireland publication on Resettlement of Refugees and Private Sponsorship in Ireland
30 May 2016Few targeted labour market integration supports exist for refugees
New EMN Ireland publication Integration of Beneficiaries of International Protection into the Labour Market: Policies and Practices in Ireland
26 Nov 2015Making labour migration work: Identifying skills shortages and attracting migrant workers as part of the solution
joint conference hosted by EMN Ireland, within the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
24 Nov 2015New publication shows that the non-EU employment permits system increasingly responds to labour market information
EMN Ireland publish a new report Determining Labour and Skills Shortages and the Need for Labour Migration in Ireland
21 Jul 2015Increased flexibility helps to support non-EU business migration to Ireland
New EMN Ireland publication Business Migration to Ireland
25 Nov 2014Significant improvements in the care of unaccompanied minors in Ireland, but challenges persist in a lack of national oversight and regional variations in care
New publication: Policies and Practices on Unaccompanied Minors in Ireland
16 Jul 2014No Evidence of a systematic over-representation of Migrants among social security receipients in Ireland
New publication: Migrant Access to Social Security and Healthcare: Policies and Practice in Ireland
01 May 2014Progress made in Action Against Victims of Trafficking but no Statutory Identification of Victims
A new report published today (Thursday, 1 May) by the ESRI/EMN Ireland provides an analysis of measures to identify victims of trafficking in human beings in asylum and forced return procedures in Ireland.
25 Mar 2014Conference on Migration During and After the Economic Crisis
This EMN Ireland / ESRI Conference, an associated event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, will be held on Friday, 14 June 2013, from 10.00 to 16.00, at the Convention Centre Dublin.
24 Mar 2014The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in Ireland
Reception system offers flexibility but is unsuited to long-term residence: almost one third of residents in system for more than 5 years
24 Mar 2014EMN Ireland Conference: Challenges and Responses to Identifying Victims of Trafficking
This EMN Ireland / ESRI Conference will be held on Friday, 29 November 2013, from 09:30 to 16:00, at the Alexander Hotel, Fenian Street, Dublin 2.
24 Mar 2014Attracting Highly Qualified And Qualified Third-Country Nationals:Ireland
Despite high unemployment, policy initiatives to attract highly-skilled non-EU workers are still necessary