The Role of the Guardian in Determining the Best Interest of the Separated Child Seeking Asylum in Europe: A Comparative Analysis of Systems of Guardianship in Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands

Abstract Separated children seeking asylum in Europe have the right to a representative, typically in the form of a guardian, and the right to have their best interests taken into account. These rights are articulated in the Council Directives and Regulations regulating the Common European Asylum System. The original language used around the time of developing the Common European Asylum … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold, Martine Goeman and Katja Fournier
Publisher:Brill
Publication Date:22 Nov 2014
Geographic Focus:null
URL:http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/10.1163/15718166-12342066
ISBN:1388-364X
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2012: Ireland


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Abstract The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main trends and policy development in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This ninth annual policy analysis report on Ireland focuses on the period from January to December 2012. Some important developments included:- Further Census 2011 statistics were published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 Sep 2014
Reference Period:01 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0363 4
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EMN Bulletin: February 2014 – May 2014 Issue 7

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The EMN Bulletin provides policymakers and other practitioners with an outline of recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level. The 7th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides information from the period February 2014 to May 2014, including (latest) relevant published statistics. Links are provided to: New regulations establishing 2014-2020 multi-annual financial instruments in the area … Read More

Publisher:European Migration Network
Publication Date:30 May 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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The negotiation of culture in foster care placements for separated refugee and asylum seeking young people in Ireland and England

Abstract Little is known about separated asylum seeking young people in foster care. This article addresses this gap by drawing together findings from qualitative research conducted with separated refugee and asylum seeking young people in two studies – one in England and one in Ireland. Focusing on the role of culture, the authors examine similar findings from the two studies … Read More

Author(s):Muireann Ní Raghallaigh and Ala Sirriyeh
Publisher:SAGE Publications
Publication Date:13 Feb 2014
URL:http://chd.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/02/12/0907568213519137.abstract
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Foster Care and Supported Lodgings for Separated Asylum Seeking Young People in Ireland: The views of young people,carers and stakeholders


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Services for separated young people in Ireland developed in a reactionary manner in the late 1990s, resulting in inadequate care arrangements that were not on a par with those provided to Irish young people in the care of the state. However, in recent years the system of care for separated young people has changed fundamentally, with most of the young … Read More

Author(s):Dr Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, UCD
Publisher:Barnardos and the Health Service Executive
Publication Date:03 Apr 2013
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2011: Ireland


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The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main trends and policy development in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This eight annual policy analysis report on Ireland focuses on the period from January to December 2011. Some important developments included:- The 29th Government of Ireland formed in March 2011 with Alan Shatter T.D. … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 Nov 2012
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0340 5
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Closing a Protection Gap


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This report was written with two goals in mind. Firstly, it is meant to be a tool for service providers of separated children. Its purpose is to be a review of the experiences of service providers in the area for new service providers to use as a reference. Secondly, it is meant to be a critique on the system and … Read More

Author(s):Samantha Arnold and Louise Sarsfield Collins, Irish Refugee Council
Publisher:Irish Refugee Council
Publication Date:31 Dec 2011
Reference Period:01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2010: Ireland (December 2011)


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The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main trends and policy development in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This seventh annual policy analysis report focuses on the period from January to December 2010. Important developments in the period included:- publication of an Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill in June 2010; continuation of … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:31 Dec 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0707003221
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Annual Policy Report 2010: EMN Synthesis Report

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This report provides an overview into the most significant political and legislative (including EU) developments, as well as public debates, in the area of asylum and migration, with the focus on third-country nationals rather than EU nationals, for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.  The report was also used in the elaboration of the Commission’s Tracking Method … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Sep 2011
Reference Period:01 Oct 2010 to 31 Dec 2010
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Policies on Reception, Return and Integration arrangements for and numbers of Unaccompanied Minors – an EU comparative study: EMN Synthesis Report


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This EMN Synthesis Report summarises the main findings of national reports produced by twenty-two of the EMN National Contact Points (EMN NCPs) from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In keeping with the EMN’s objectives, the purpose of this … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission
Publication Date:01 May 2010
Geographic Focus:European Union
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The Circumstances and Needs of Separated Children Seeking Asylum in Ireland

The study reported here is the first systematic attempt to examine empirically the needs and characteristics of separated children seeking asylum (SCSA) in Ireland. Case files for a random sample of 100 separated children entering Ireland in 2003–2004 were scrutinised. The findings indicate that SCSA are not a homogeneous group; they face a multitude of different risks, and although some … Read More

Author(s):Ali Abunimah and Sarah Blower
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:20 Apr 2010
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13575270903482799
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Policies on Unaccompanied Minors in Ireland

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Abstract This report examines policies and provisions for unaccompanied minors in Ireland. The report provides an overview of the complex system of provision in the area and highlights presenting issues and gaps as well as instances of best practice. A potential conflict was identified between the unaccompanied minor as a protection applicant or person of otherwise undefined legal (immigration) status, … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce and Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:02 Sep 2009
Reference Period:01 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2008
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:9780707002873
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2007: Ireland


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Abstract The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main political developments in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This fourth annual policy analysis report focuses on the period from January to December 2007. This report for Ireland compiles information on migration trends, legislative developments and policy implementation issues. Important developments in the period … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:31 Dec 2008
Reference Period:01 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Family Reunification: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This EMN synthesis Report summarises and compares the findings of studies by nine European Migration Network National Contact Points (Austria, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Sweden, Netherlands and United Kingdom). The purpose of the study was to improve the understanding of family reunification within the EU in order to support, in particular, policy makers concerned with any possible further … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Mar 2006
Geographic Focus:European Union
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