Refugees welcomed to presidential residence in Ireland and thanked for their ‘special contribution’ to the country
The Irish president has celebrated asylum seekers and refugees, and those who work to support them, by hosting a garden ...
Tag: Ireland
760,000 people live below poverty line in Ireland and ‘radical action’ is needed to fix that, says major charity
Ireland's largest voluntary charity has said the country's government must take “radical action” to end poverty. The Society of St. ...
Irish government accused of favouring investors and ‘punishing individuals’ with its new climate action plan
The Irish government has launched its 'Climate Action Plan' on how to tackle climate catastrophe. It lays out a number ...
Adding the Irish PM to a list of ‘Rainbow Icons’ is causing anger and controversy in the LGBTQI+ community
In a controversial move, an Irish LGBTQI+ group has added prime minister Leo Varadkar to its list of “Rainbow Icons”. ...
Irish PM accused of ‘disgraceful’ and ‘snobbish’ response to vital parliamentary question on medical cannabis
Members of the public have criticised the Irish prime minister for his apparent lack of a concern to a question ...
Founding member of Dublin Pride says it’s ‘become a cheap opportunity for businesses to promote themselves’, backs alternative event
An organisation called Queer Action Ireland is organising an alternative in the capital.
Irish government is told homelessness is leading to some children having ‘suicidal’ thoughts
An Irish advocacy and research organisation has described the impact of homelessness on children. Focus Ireland told a government committee that being ...
‘Government inaction’ on climate crisis triggers creative protest outside Irish parliament
Climate activists have staged a protest outside of the Irish parliament to highlight the government’s inaction on climate chaos. Organised ...
Comedian storms TV with one key truth about US presidents that we should never forget
A comedian on Irish television has shared one key truth about US presidents that we shouldn't forget amid Donald Trump's visits ...
Report expresses concern over ‘undercurrent of low-level racist violence’ in Ireland
A new report has argued that racism and discrimination in Ireland continue to be a problem. The authors insist that, ...
Over a dozen Irish groups and individuals explain why Trump isn’t welcome in their country
Over a dozen prominent Irish organisations and individuals have criticised Donald Trump ahead of his planned visit to the country ...
Irish civil rights NGO calls Trump’s policies ‘unethical and unlawful’ as he prepares to visit the country
An Irish civil rights organisation, along with its US counterpart, has criticised Donald Trump ahead of his trip to Ireland ...
Irish government accused of being a ‘puppet’ of big oil and gas as it ‘sabotages’ Climate Emergency bill
People have protested outside the Irish parliament, demanding that the government stops blocking a bill which would ban new fossil-fuel ...
Asylum seekers tell Irish committee chilling stories and ask government to ‘treat them as human beings’
Asylum seekers in Ireland have spoken out about their treatment by the government. Appearing in front of a committee on ...
Homelessness in Ireland hits new high as figures show increase in England and across Europe
The number of homeless people in Ireland has risen again as homeless figures have increased across most of Europe. Irish ...
Chinese state oil company and Exxon to start drilling as Irish government betrays its climate promises
The Irish government has given the go-ahead for oil drilling off the south-west coast of Ireland. CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited ...
NGOs say Irish government is ‘putting people at risk’ by failing to assess asylum seekers’ mental health properly
Representatives of eight Irish NGOs have voiced their concern that the government is not providing a vulnerability assessment for asylum ...
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