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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 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: 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: 9th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Press Release: Call for urgent action as unaccommodated protection applicants surpass a record 3,000 on one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

Press Release: Call for urgent action as unaccommodated protection applicants surpass a record 3,000 on one year anniversary of no accommodation policy

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Published: 9th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Team's Impact and Success Story

Team's Impact and Success Story

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Published: 17th November, 2024

Updated: 18th November, 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

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

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

Manufa's Story

Manufa's Story

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Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

Irish Refugee Council Wins Charity of the Year Award

Irish Refugee Council Wins Charity of the Year Award

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Published: 17th October, 2023

Updated: 3rd December, 2023

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: 27th September, 2023

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

Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

Irish Refugee Council calls for urgent action to address accommodation crisis for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Published: 4th October, 2022

Updated: 12th December, 2024

Author: Wendy Muperi

2019 June - Over 70 women come together to raise awareness about barriers to education for people in asylum process

2019 June - Over 70 women come together to raise awareness about barriers to education for people in asylum process

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Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Vikki Walshe

2017 - Accessing Further Education in the Asylum Process – Takondwa’s Story

2017 - Accessing Further Education in the Asylum Process – Takondwa’s Story

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Published: 24th March, 2022

Updated: 21st December, 2023

Author: Vikki Walshe

DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

DLA Piper’s ‘Know Your Rights’ programme announces a partnership with Deloitte to provide paid employment for refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

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Published: 17th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Whistleblowing Resources for Migrant Workers published

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Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Op-ed: 2022 is a pivotal year for people seeking protection in Ireland

Op-ed: 2022 is a pivotal year for people seeking protection in Ireland

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Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Nicholas Henderson

Irish Refugee Council welcome Afghanistan admission programme but flag key requirements

Irish Refugee Council welcome Afghanistan admission programme but flag key requirements

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Published: 14th December, 2021

Author: Nicholas Henderson

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

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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

    Information for Homeless International Protection Applicants

    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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    This page explains what a labour market access permit is, how long it takes to process, how to apply and how to renew.

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    This page contains two maps which set out supports for protection applicants and refugees across Ireland. We aim to keep the maps updated as much as possible. Project in partnership with Irish Refugee Council, Open Doors and other collaborators.

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