#Immigration
Irishman Keith Byrne speaks of 'shock' and 'heartbreak' over US immigration arrest
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
'His mind is blown': Family of Irishman facing deportation from US delighted he has been released from prison
Byrne was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 10 July.
Irishman facing deportation from US to be released from detention for 30 days, legal team says
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
October appeal date set in case of citizenship being denied if applicant has spent day outside Ireland
Last week’s surprise High Court ruling was branded by “absurd” by experts with the Justice Minister promising “urgent action”.
'A massive and dangerous change': Trump expands fast-track deportations in US
Immigration officers will be able to deport migrants without allowing them to appear before judges.
Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
Irishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison
He has until Friday to sign paperwork allowing him to leave the US but banning him from re-entering for five years.
'It is what keeps me awake at night': Irish fears rise as migrants are detained in the US
Undocumented Irish woman Ali is living in limbo in the US.
Undocumented migrants in US wait in fear as no immediate sign of threatened large-scale raids
ICE agents were expected to conduct raids in at least 10 major cities yesterday.
'A hard-working family man': Irish father-of-three facing deportation after decade seeking US residency
Fermoy native Keith Byrne was detained on Wednesday.
Question: Should Ireland increase the number of asylum seekers and refugees it takes in annually?
There were mixed answers from candidates on whether Ireland should accept more refugees or not.
Trump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of here' - Mick Wallace
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
Trump says he won't reinstate separating children from parents at US-Mexico border
The US President blamed his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama for the highly controversial policy.
Senator punches teen who egged him for blaming New Zealand attack on immigration
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning drew international condemnation for his comments.
Explainer: What has led to resignations in the Social Democrats?
The Social Democrats are reviewing Dublin candidate Ellie Kisyombe’s background in response to a Sunday Times story.
16 states sue Trump administration for declaring national emergency to fund Mexico border wall
The case could work its way to the Supreme Court for a showdown on the separation of powers.
Trump declares national emergency to build wall, Democrats vow to fight the 'power grab'
The move will allow him to spend more money to erect barriers on the US-Mexico border.
Hungary to give women with 4 or more children lifelong tax exemption
Viktor Orban announced that and other measures during his “state of the nation” address.
US begins forcing asylum applicants to remain in Mexico
The new policy is aimed at deterring illegal immigration, the Trump administration has said.
'Yellow Vest' protesters attempt to block traffic near Port Tunnel in Dublin
Around 70 demonstrators marched through the capital this afternoon.
Trump to address the nation live tonight as he nears showdown on Mexico border wall
Trump has also pledged a “prudent” US withdrawal of troops of Syria.
47 Irish people deported from US in 2018 as figure more than doubles in three years
According to customs officials, removals are essential to “the integrity of the nation’s lawful immigration system”.
Derry woman in wrangle with UK Home Office fears Brexit could complicate her immigration case
The UK Home Office has argued that British immigration laws supercede the Good Friday Agreement.
Explainer: Why Brexit could be behind the upsurge in migrants aiming to cross the English Channel
Four in five people who attempted to cross the English Channel in dinghies in 2018 did so in the last three months. But why?
US visa bill for Irish graduates scuppered by single US senator
The bill was passed in the US House of Representatives without the need for a vote early in December but then hit a serious roadblock in the Senate.
Britain and France to step up English Channel patrols after spike in migrant crossings
Both countries are to increase surveillance patrols and target trafficking gangs.
'Archaic' visa law in Ireland keeping people from their families this Christmas
Shashank Chakerwarti said changes introduced this year also interfere with business trips which are often planned last-minute.
Man entering Ireland for sham marriage caught after his texts were checked by immigration officials Exclusive
He lost every argument he made.
US defence chief rallies troops as migrant caravan nears Mexican border after 1,500km journey
Jim Mattis said it’s clear that the show of force at the US-Mexico border was necessary.
There could be a new US visa for Irish citizens - if it's approved by Congress
This is a good example of how the US midterms results could affect us here in Ireland.
Many non-Irish nationals are as likely to be employed and as educated as Irish people
Research published by the ESRI this morning examines how well migrants are settling into Ireland.
Fox News pulls Trump immigrant ad that's been criticised as racist
NBC also pulled the ad, while Facebook prevented it from being boosted through paid advertisement.
'Gripping and gritty': Praise for new RTÉ crime drama set around direct provision centre
The Irish Refugee Council said it hopes this show will contribute to the conversation taking place around the direct provision system.
Homeless and Traveller children 'falling through gaps' in education system
Ireland is one of the best countries in terms of reducing education inequality, but concerns have been raised about vulnerable children.
New figures show 134 children have been deported from Ireland since 2013
The Department of Justice has revealed 134 minors have been deported in the past five years.
'We could see this happening': Why a 2004 referendum is linked to child deportations
Two boys Nonso Muojeke and Eric Zhi Ying Mei Xue have come under the media spotlight over deportation orders in recent weeks.
New immigration scheme allows 'undocumented' non-EU former students to stay in Ireland
The scheme applies to those here under student visas between January 2005 and December 2010.
Varadkar says immigrants more likely to be working and paying tax than average Irish person
The Taoiseach told the Dáil he was “pleased and proud” of Irish people and their response to immigration.
What has sparked the huge far-right (and anti-racism) protests in Germany?
Thousands of people have lined the streets of Chemnitz over the past three days in immigration demonstrations.
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