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Ukrainian refugees to be allowed to travel home for Christmas in policy U-turn
Refugees
The Irish Mirror can reveal that refugees will be permitted to visit Ukraine or other countries from December 22, so long as they return to their accommodation by January 5
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Irish Mirror readers have their say on biggest issues facing people in Ireland
Housing
Almost half of readers chose one issue as the biggest facing Irish people today
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Boxing hero Kellie Harrington says she's in 'a dark place' in wake of immigration remarks controversy
Kellie Harrington
The Olympic gold medallist said she is now very careful about every word that comes out of her mouth because of the row that broke out over a tweet she posted last October
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Helen McEntee changes deportation rules for people convicted of serious offences
Helen McEntee
Plans announced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee mean that criminals will not have the option of leaving the State voluntarily and will not be allowed to return to Ireland
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Over 23,000 illegal immigrants refused entry at Dublin Airport in last five years
Illegal immigrants
Almost one in two who were turned away had no documentation and were let onto planes to Ireland with no passports
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31 rejected asylum seekers expelled this year
Illegal immigrants
A further 507 were issued with deportation orders but officials do not know whether they have left yet
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Sudanese man in Ireland asks Irish government to press for ceasefire in Sudan
Sudan
'The civilians don't have any place to go' - Sudanese man watches from Ireland as his homeland erupts in civil war
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Violent clashes as group shouts 'this is our country' in confrontation with asylum seekers in Dublin
Dublin
The incident happened on Sandwith Street in the south inner city
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Nearly 1,400 people refused entry to Ireland so far this year
Immigration
A person can be turned away for a number of reasons, including if they are not in a position to support themselves, if they intend to take up employment but do not have a valid employment permit, if they pose a threat to national security or if they have spent a certain length of time in prison.
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Muslim communities in Ireland celebrate Ramadan
Islamic Movement
As Muslim communities in Ireland celebrate the month of Ramadan, The Irish Mirror explores what happens at Tallaght's mosque during the holy month
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Dutch commentator who Kellie Harrington tweeted controversial video of backs boxer
Kellie Harrington
Kellie Harrington released a statement over the tweet earlier this week
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What did Kellie Harrington tweet about immigration?
Kellie Harrington
Kellie Harrington released a statement after refusing to answer questions during an interview on Off The Ball
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Kellie Harrington refuses to answer anti-immigration question after controversial tweet
Kellie Harrington
The Olympic gold medallist retweeted a video from GB News five months ago which featured a Dutch commentator speaking on the death of a 12-year-old girl
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Shamima Begum will not be allowed to return to the UK as she 'poses a risk to national security'
Shamima Begum
ISIS bride Shamima Begum had her British citizenship revoked shortly after she was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February 2019
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Christy Moore joins Ireland For All protest as thousands 'stand up against hatred'
Immigration
A huge number of people gathered in the centre of Dublin this afternoon
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Man arrested after car collides with pedestrian at anti-immigration protest in Dublin
An Garda Siochana
A man is due in court this morning after being charged in connection with the incident
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RTE Prime Time viewers slam 'unbalanced' debate on social media videos fuelling hate against migrants
RTE
Thursday night's Prime Time programme covered how unverified video clips from TikTok have gone viral in Ireland which make claims of sexual assaults perpetrated by migrants
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Leo Varadkar says far-right will 'blame whatever problem' they can on asylum seekers and migrants
Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told TDs in the Dáil that they should not inadvertently "make excuses" for the far-right when they are talking about migration.
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Anti and pro immigration protests take place in Dublin at the same time
Dublin
The two counter protests took place at almost the same time in Dublin city centre on Monday
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John Kierans: There is a middle ground solution to everything - including immigration
Immigration
Common sense needs to prevail
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Grants of €2.7 million set up to provide 'employment support' to migrants in Ireland
Roderic O'Gorman
A range of practical supports will be provided directly to migrants
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A two-speed immigration system? Asylum seekers say they are being treated differently to Ukrainian arrivals
Immigration
Asylum seekers in Dublin's Citywest Hotel say they are struggling with their living conditions
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Irish refugee visa requirements tightened amid accommodation shortage
Refugees
Visa-free travel will remain available for Ukrainian nationals but refugees travelling from safe European countries will be required to hold visas from Tuesday
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Gardai investigating 'immigration offence' after man found in trailer at Dublin post centre
An Post
Gardai were alerted to an alleged immigration offence after a man was found at the mail centre
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