The social care needs of unaccompanied minors: The Irish experience

Abstract This article examines forms of care which can be used by social workers to best respond to unaccompanied minors (UAMs) given their complex needs and particular vulnerability combined with their agency and resilience. The vulnerabilities and agency/resilience of UAMs are examined in the context of multiple borders (cultural, political and physical) being negotiated by these young people. While it … Read More

Author(s):Deirdre Horgan, Muireann Ní Raghallaigh
Publisher:Taylor and Francis online
Publication Date:25 Jul 2017
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691457.2017.1357018
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The social care needs of unaccompanied minors: the Irish experience

Abstract This article examines forms of care which can be used by social workers to best respond to unaccompanied minors (UAMs) given their complex needs and particular vulnerability combined with their agency and resilience. The vulnerabilities and agency/resilience of UAMs are examined in the context of multiple borders (cultural, political and physical) being negotiated by these young people. While it … Read More

Author(s):Deirdre Horgan UCC & Muireann Ní Raghallaigh UCD
Publisher:Taylor and Francis Online
Publication Date:25 Jul 2017
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691457.2017.1357018
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EMN Bulletin: January to March 2017 Issue 18

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments  at  EU and national level. The 18th Edition provides information from January to March 2017, including the (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided on the European Commission’s renewed EU Action Plan on Return and a Recommendation to Member States. … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:15 May 2017
Reference Period:01 Jan 2017 to 31 Mar 2017
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2016: Synthesis Report


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The EMN Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2016 provides an overview of the main legal and policy development in the area of migration and asylum taking place at EU level and within participating countries[1].  See also accompanying Statistical Annex. The following key points were identified: International Protection and Asylum In 2016 the European Commission proposed reform of the Common European … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:26 Apr 2017
Reference Period:01 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016
Geographic Focus:Europe
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EMN Bulletin: October to December 2016 Issue 17

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments  at  EU and national level. The 17th Edition provides information from October to December 2016, including the (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided on two EMN Synthesis Reports on Integration of beneficiaries of international/humanitarian protection into the labour market: … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:01 Mar 2017
Reference Period:01 Sep 2016 to 31 Dec 2016
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2015: Ireland


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The Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2015 provides an overview of trends, policy developments and significant debates in the area of asylum and migration during 2015 in Ireland.  Some important developments in 2015 included:- The Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including direct provision and supports to asylum seekers (McMahon Report) was published. … Read More

Author(s):Anne Sheridan and Susan Whelan
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:28 Nov 2016
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978-0-7070-0417-4
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EMN Bulletin: July to September 2016 Issue 16

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments  at  EU and national level. The 16th Edition provides information from July to September 2016, including the (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided on the UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants (September 2016) and the second EMN Annual Conference, … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:04 Nov 2016
Reference Period:01 Jul 2016 to 01 Sep 2016
Geographic Focus:Europe
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SUMMIT Report: Best practices and key challenges on interagency cooperation to safeguard unaccompanied children from going missing


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This report was published in February 2016. It was an output of the SUMMIT Project, co-funded by the EU Pilot Project “Analysis of reception, protection and integration policies for unaccompanied minors in the EU”. The overall aim of this project was to identify good practices and key challenges in inter-agency cooperation in the prevention of, and response to, vulnerable separated … Read More

Author(s):Dr. Karen Shalev Greene
Publisher:Missing Children Europe
Publication Date:01 Feb 2016
Geographic Focus:Belgium, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Spain, UK
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EMN Bulletin: October – December 2015 Issue 13

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level. The 13th Edition provides information from October to December 2015, including the (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided in this issue on the Valletta Summit and the EMN Annual Conference which took place in … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:29 Jan 2016
Reference Period:01 Sep 2015 to 31 Dec 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Durable Solutions for Separated Children in Europe Report & Toolkit


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Abstract A study on durable solutions for separated children was undertaken by nine organisations based in Belgium, Cyprus, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, The Netherlands and Slovakia. The purpose of this study was to identify and recommend best practice in determining and implementing durable solutions for separated children in Europe. It was funded by the European Commission’s Pilot Projects on … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold et al
Publisher:Irish Refugee Council
Publication Date:08 Jan 2016
Geographic Focus:Belgium, Cyprus, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, The Netherlands, Slovakia
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Durable Solutions for Separated Children in Europe, National Report: Ireland


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Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify and recommend best practice in determining and implementing durable solutions for separated children in Ireland. This report was published as part of the Durable Solutions for Separated Children in Europe project. Included in the final synthesis report is a toolkit to aid service providers working with separated children in the process … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold, Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, Morgane Conaty, Eilís O’Keeffe and Nancy Roe
Publisher:Irish Refugee Council
Publication Date:08 Jan 2016
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2014: Ireland


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Abstract The Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2014 provides an overview of trends, policy developments and significant debates in the area of asylum and migration during 2014 in Ireland.  Some important developments in 2014 included:- Changes to the Start-Up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) were announced placing greater emphasis on the marketing and promotion of the programme. The Atypical Working … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce and Susan Whelan
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:05 Nov 2015
Reference Period:01 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2014
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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ISBN:978-0-7070-0382-5
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EMN Bulletin: June 2015 – September 2015 Issue 12

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level. The 12th Edition provides information from June 2015 to September 2015, including (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided in this issue on recent EU developments with regard to the migrant and refugee crisis. Links … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:09 Oct 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Transcending borders: Social support and resilience, the case of separated children

Abstract: The specific support needs of separated children are widely documented, with the additional risks and care concerns making this a particularly complex and vulnerable group. More recently, researchers have also turned their attention to the strength and resilience evident within this group. This paper presents a summary of the findings from a small-scale qualitative study undertaken to better understand … Read More

Author(s):Smyth, Shannon and Dolan
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:24 Sep 2015
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/21931674.2015.1074430
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EMN Bulletin: March 2015 – May 2015 Issue 11

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with updates on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level. The 11th Edition provides information from March 2015 to May 2015, including (latest) relevant published statistics. A special note is provided in this issue on the new European Agenda on Migration. Links are provided to: EMN Annual … Read More

Publisher:European Migration Network
Publication Date:03 Jul 2015
Reference Period:01 Mar 2015 to 31 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2013: Ireland


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Abstract The Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2013 provides an overview of trends, policy developments and significant debates in the area of asylum and migration during 2013 in Ireland.  Some important developments in 2013 included:- Ireland held the Presidency of the EU for the first six months of 2013. A number of developments occurred related to asylum and … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce and Egle Gusciute
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:24 Jun 2015
Reference Period:01 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0375 7
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EMN Annual Report on Immigration and Asylum 2014: Synthesis Report

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Abstract The EMN Annual Report on Immigration and Asylum 2014 provides an overview of the main legal and policy development in the area of migration and asylum taking place at EU level and within participating countries [1]. The following key points are identified: Common European Asylum System A total of 626,710 asylum applications were submitted in 2014, representing an increase … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:17 Jun 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors in the EU Member States and Norway: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract The study aims to update the findings of the 2008-2009 EMN study Policies on reception, return and integration arrangements for,and numbers of, unaccompanied minors and to provide up-to-date information and comparable data on the numbers and state of protection of unaccompanied minors (UAMs) arriving in Europe. The study has a special focus on the following issues The study[1] aims … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:28 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors in the EU Member States and Norway: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the findings from the 2015 EMN Synthesis Report Policies, practices and data on unaccompanied minors. Key points to note: Unaccompanied minors (UAMs), for the purpose of this Study, are children (as defined by the UN CRC) from third countries, who arrive on the territory of an EU Member State unaccompanied by an adult responsible for them, … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:28 May 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Policies and Practices on Unaccompanied Minors in Ireland


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Abstract This study is a broad-ranging exploration of the policies and practices in place for unaccompanied minors in Ireland. Unaccompanied minors and separated children, broadly defined as children below the age of eighteen, who are not in the care of/accompanied by a responsible adult, form a particularly vulnerable migrant group. While at EU-level there are indications that the number of … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn, Corona Joyce, Egle Gusciute
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:25 Nov 2014
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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