Illegal employment of third country nationals: 2017 – 2022 EMN Study

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  This EMN study documents the illegal employment of third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries between 2017-2022, building on the earlier EMN study until 2017. It includes an up-to-date analysis of key legislative and policy frameworks and practices to prevent, identify and tackle the illegal employment of third-country nationals, including beneficiaries of temporary protection (BoTP). It also provides examples of … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:24 Feb 2025
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Illegal employment of third country nationals: 2017 – 2022 EMN Flash

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  This EMN Flash offers a short overview of the main topics covered by the EMN study on Illegal Employment of third-country nationals: 2017 – 2022 situation analysis. For the purposes of this study, in the EU context, illegal employment covers both the illegal employment of third-country nationals irregularly staying on the territory of an EU Member State and legally … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:24 Feb 2025
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Illegal employment of third-country nationals: 2017 – 2022 EMN Inform

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  This EMN Inform offers a concise overview of the main topics covered by the EMN study on illegal employment of third-country nationals: 2017 – 2022 situation analysis. It documents the illegal employment of third-country nationals in EMN Member Countries between 2017-2022, building on the earlier EMN study until 2017. It includes an up-to-date analysis of key legislative and policy … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:24 Feb 2025
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Navigating Irregularity: The impact of growing up undocumented in Europe

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Undocumented children are part of our communities and share the hopes and dreams of any other children. Yet, due to their irregular residence status, their lives and the lives of their families are characterized by uncertainty and instability across many different areas. This paper focusses on six areas impacted by their irregular residence status: housing, access to services, income and … Read More

Author(s):Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
Publisher:Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
Publication Date:15 Apr 2021
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Immigration Detention and Border Control in Ireland: Revisiting Irish Law, Policy and Practice


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This report examines immigration related detention, refusals of leave to land at ports of entry and the issue of transparency and accountability in border management. This report examines domestic legal rules and practice in light of international human rights standards and relevant EU law, detailing the gaps that exist. The research employs statistical information from the Irish Prison Service (IPS), … Read More

Author(s):Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre
Publisher:Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre
Publication Date:13 Mar 2018
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://www.nascireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Nasc-Immigration-Detention-Border-Control-in-Ireland.pdf
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Illegal employment of third-country nationals in the European Union: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This Synthesis Report [1] presents the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on Illegal employment of third-country nationals in the European Union. The Study aims to map national policies and practices to prevent, identify and sanction illegal employment in the Member States. The Study provides a brief overview of the contextual situation regarding illegal employment in Member States … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:23 Aug 2017
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Illegal employment of non-EU nationals in Ireland


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Abstract This is the first comprehensive study on illegal employment concerning both regularly and irregularly staying non-EU nationals in Ireland, which outlines in detail policy and practice with input from a variety of stakeholders. Its purpose is to provide an evidence base for national and EU policymakers, researchers, practitioners working with non-EEA nationals as well as the general public. The … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold, Susan Whelan and Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:06 Jul 2017
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978-0-7070-0436-5
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A study on smuggling of migrants: Characteristics, responses and cooperation with third countries


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Optimity Advisors[1], supported by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the European Council of Refugees and Exiles (ECRE), was commissioned by the European Commission’s DG Migration and Home Affairs to undertake this study. It involved six months of desk research, interviews and data analysis across selected European Member States and third countries. Five case studies explored smuggling … Read More

Author(s):Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Nov 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study aims to identify similarities, differences and best practices with regard to the use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of Member States’ immigration policies. Special attention is given to detention and/or alternatives to detention in respect of vulnerable persons such as minors, families with children, pregnant women and persons with special needs. The study … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:04 Nov 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Practical Measures to Reduce Irregular Migration: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises practical measures that have proved effective and proportionate in addressing the issue of irregular migration within the overall EU migration policy framework and thus serves to inform policymakers’ understanding of possible ways forward in reducing irregular migration. Statistics on irregular migration populations can demonstrate the effectiveness of policies and practices and give some indication of the … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Nov 2012
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Practical Measurse to Reduce Irregular Migration: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study is intended to provide an overview of existing approaches, mechanisms and measures to reduce irregular migration in the EU and Norway. In particular, its aim is to inform policymakers and practitioners about the practical measures that have proved effective in addressing the issue of irregular migration and to contextualise national policies and practices within the overall EU … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:30 Oct 2012
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Practical Measures for Reducing Irregular Migration: Ireland


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Abstract This study investigates practical measures for reducing irregular migration in Ireland. Irish policy towards irregular migration is influenced by the State’s geographical position, at the north-western periphery of Europe, by the Common Travel Area (CTA) shared with the UK the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey and by the fact that the State is an island with one land … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn and Gillian Kingston
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 Mar 2012
Reference Period:01 Jan 2008 to 30 Mar 2020
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0329 0
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Invisible Pathways – how the Irish immigration system can contribute to people becoming undocumented


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The report examines the main processes of the immigration system that people may go through or may be required to go through. It does not consider the asylum system. Specifically, the report draws attention to issues with the system that can contribute to people becoming undocumented. Such issues may only contribute in a small way to someone becoming undocumented or … Read More

Author(s):Crosscare Migrant Project
Publisher:Crosscare Migrant Project
Publication Date:01 Feb 2009
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 1 906485 10 8
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Life in the Shadows – an Exploration of Irregular Migration in Ireland


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This report looks at the lived experience of migrant workers who are undocumented or working irregularly in Ireland. It examines the different routes into undocumented status. Different policy options and their effectiveness are also analysed, and the report makes a number of recommendations for minimising irregular migration.

Author(s):Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Publisher:Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Publication Date:01 Dec 2007
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:0 9547400 7 6
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Illegally Resident Third Country Nationals in EU Member States: state approaches toward them, their profile and social situation: EMN Synthesis Report


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This EMN synthesis report dealt with illegally resident third country nationals in the European Union Member States representing the situation in 2005. The report summarizes and compares findings from reports produced by nine National Contact Points (EMN NCPs) including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. While the degree of prevention and control of … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Jan 2007
Geographic Focus:European Union
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Illegally Resident Third Country Nationals in Ireland: State Approaches towards their Situation


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Abstract This report is the Irish contribution to an EU-wide investigation of illegal immigration and State approaches to illegally resident immigrants. There are two categories of illegal immigrant discussed in the current report: persons who enter the State illegally and continue to reside illegally and persons who enter legally and whose residence status later becomes irregular. Almost no statistics exist … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn and Gerard Hughes (ESRI)
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:01 Jan 2005
Reference Period:01 Jan 2005 to 01 Jan 2020
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:Dublin, Ireland
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