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  • Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs

    Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs

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  • Press Release: Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action as number of unaccommodated protection applicants tops a record 3,000 on the one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

    Press Release: Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action as number of unaccommodated protection applicants tops a record 3,000 on the one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

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  • Press Release: Report highlights the role of volunteers supporting homeless protection applicants and calls for government action

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Press release: Irish Refugee Council call on Department of Justice to halt voluntary return campaign

Press release: Irish Refugee Council call on Department of Justice to halt voluntary return campaign

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Published: 30th September, 2025

Author: Wendy Muperi

Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs

Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs

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Published: 1st August, 2025

Author: Wendy Muperi

Concern over Programme for Government’s restrictive commitments

Concern over Programme for Government’s restrictive commitments

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Published: 16th January, 2025

Updated: 1st August, 2025

Author: Wendy Muperi

Irish Refugee Council statement on pausing of Syrian protection applications

Irish Refugee Council statement on pausing of Syrian protection applications

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Published: 10th December, 2024

Updated: 19th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action as number of unaccommodated protection applicants tops a record 3,000 on the one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action as number of unaccommodated protection applicants tops a record 3,000 on the one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

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Published: 3rd December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Report highlights the role of volunteers supporting homeless protection applicants and calls for government action

Press Release: Report highlights the role of volunteers supporting homeless protection applicants and calls for government action

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Published: 25th November, 2024

Updated: 18th June, 2025

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Press Release: Civil society coalition launches election manifesto recommendations calling for protection of the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking asylum

Press Release: Civil society coalition launches election manifesto recommendations calling for protection of the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking asylum

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Published: 3rd October, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council launches 2023 Impact Report highlighting wide range of work and increased support for refugees and people seeking protection

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council launches 2023 Impact Report highlighting wide range of work and increased support for refugees and people seeking protection

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Published: 18th September, 2024

Updated: 6th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council launches comprehensive information resources amid growing demand and rising misinformation

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council launches comprehensive information resources amid growing demand and rising misinformation

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Published: 22nd August, 2024

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council welcomes High Court decision on State’s violation of homeless international protection applicants’ rights

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council welcomes High Court decision on State’s violation of homeless international protection applicants’ rights

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Published: 1st August, 2024

Updated: 2nd September, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

The Irish Refugee Council and Mayrose Future Company launch ‘Saol Nua: The Refugee Experience in Ireland’ photo exhibition to mark World Refugee Day

The Irish Refugee Council and Mayrose Future Company launch ‘Saol Nua: The Refugee Experience in Ireland’ photo exhibition to mark World Refugee Day

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Published: 28th June, 2024

Updated: 5th September, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press release: Refugees don’t need more Barriers says Irish Refugee Council and TBWA

Press release: Refugees don’t need more Barriers says Irish Refugee Council and TBWA

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Published: 20th June, 2024

Updated: 13th August, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Joint Statement by Civil Society on Homeless International Protection Applicants

Joint Statement by Civil Society on Homeless International Protection Applicants

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Published: 28th May, 2024

Updated: 13th August, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press release: Irish Refugee Council express concern over pact opt in and international protection accommodation plan and raise serious alarm about risk of homeless women and children

Press release: Irish Refugee Council express concern over pact opt in and international protection accommodation plan and raise serious alarm about risk of homeless women and children

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Published: 27th March, 2024

Updated: 18th April, 2024

Author: Nicholas Henderson

The Irish Refugee Council raises alarm over emerging humanitarian crisis as number of international protection applicants without accommodation surpasses 1,000 milestone

The Irish Refugee Council raises alarm over emerging humanitarian crisis as number of international protection applicants without accommodation surpasses 1,000 milestone

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Published: 23rd February, 2024

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press release: The Irish Refugee Council calls for immediate all of government action to prevent protection applicants rough sleeping and associated risk of harm

Press release: The Irish Refugee Council calls for immediate all of government action to prevent protection applicants rough sleeping and associated risk of harm

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Published: 5th December, 2023

Updated: 23rd February, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press release: New research sheds light on income inadequacy faced by children and families living in international protection accommodation

Press release: New research sheds light on income inadequacy faced by children and families living in international protection accommodation

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Published: 5th October, 2023

Updated: 5th December, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council budget submission calls for Child Benefit or equivalent payment

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Published: 13th September, 2023

Updated: 21st December, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

'30 Years 30 Voices: The Power of Protection'-new Irish Refugee Council book reflects on the power of protection

'30 Years 30 Voices: The Power of Protection'-new Irish Refugee Council book reflects on the power of protection

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Published: 19th June, 2023

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

‘Now I live on the road’: new report on homelessness among people seeking protection

‘Now I live on the road’: new report on homelessness among people seeking protection

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Published: 12th June, 2023

Updated: 19th June, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council welcomes judgment of High Court on homeless applicant

Press Release: Irish Refugee Council welcomes judgment of High Court on homeless applicant

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Published: 21st April, 2023

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: 2022 Impact Report: A year of unprecedented challenges and impact

Press Release: 2022 Impact Report: A year of unprecedented challenges and impact

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Published: 24th March, 2023

Updated: 27th August, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Tight Spaces-An Educational Resource on Ireland's Direct Provision System by Young People

Tight Spaces-An Educational Resource on Ireland's Direct Provision System by Young People

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Published: 28th January, 2023

Updated: 4th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform to hold an event on refugees hosting in County Donegal

Press Release: The Irish Refugee Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform to hold an event on refugees hosting in County Donegal

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Published: 7th October, 2022

Updated: 11th October, 2022

Author: Wendy Muperi

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    Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs

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  • Information for Homeless International Protection Applicants

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    If you are an International Protection Applicant who applied for asylum on or after December 3rd 2023, please read for useful information and advice

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    This page gives an overview of social welfare entitlements for international protection applicants in Ireland.

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