It looks likely that there will be two referenda in October, one dealing with Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution, … More
Category: Irish Law
Putting wrong to rights: Asylum seekers and freedom to work in Ireland
Sarah Bardon in the Irish Times has reported that the Irish Government is to significantly enhance the freedom to work … More
The Most Limited of Rights: Freedom to Work for Asylum Seekers in Ireland
The Minister for Justice and Equality has provided a briefing note (Briefing Note for Oireachtas Members – Reception Conditions Directive … More
Blog Symposium 6: The Rights of Vulnerable Asylum Seekers in Ireland & the EU Reception Directive
Prior to Ireland’s opt-in to the EU Reception Directive been approved, evidence will need to be shown that Irish law … More
Blog Symposium 5: Direct Provision Allowance and the EU Reception Directive
A key element of Ireland’s current reception regime for asylum seekers is the direct provision allowance payment. Direct provision allowance … More
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
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