Prior to Ireland’s opt-in to the EU Reception Directive been approved, evidence will need to be shown that Irish law … More
Category: Ireland & EU Law
Blog Symposium 4: Direct Provision Centres & the EU Reception Directive
Asylum seekers have a non-legislative right to shelter in Ireland. Rather than this right to shelter being provided under legislation, … More
Blog Symposium 3: The Right to Work for Asylum Seekers & the EU Reception Directive
The key impetus for Ireland’s proposed opt-in to the EU Reception Directive was the Supreme Court decision that determined Ireland’s … More
Blog Symposium 2: The EU Reception Directive & Legislating for the Rights of Asylum Seekers
The rights of asylum seekers in Ireland are not fully legislated for. In places, laws of general application apply, such … More
Blog Symposium 1: Ireland & the EU Reception Directive: Why Now?
All this week on the blog, I am devoting special analysis to the Government’s commitment to opt-in to the EU’s … More
Welcome to my new website
Over the last number of years, I have contributed to Human Rights in Ireland, a group academic blog. Over the last two … More
Liam Thornton 