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- 2009-2011
- Information Service Statistics Report: 1st January to 31st December 2011
- 2011 Annual Review of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, Commemorating the ICI's Work , 2001-2011
- Asylum seeking victims of human trafficking in Ireland: Legal and Practical Challenges
- Taking Racism Seriously: Migrants’ Experiences of Violence, Harassment and Anti-social Behaviour in the Dublin Area
- Pathways to Parental Leadership Toolkit
- Improving Diversity Training for SME's
- Living in Limbo: Migrants Experiences of Applying for Naturalisation in Ireland
- ICI Mentoring Programme: An Independent Evaluation
- Guide to Running a Mentoring Programme
- Making a Home in Ireland
- Directory of Migrant Led Organisations, Second Edition
- Globalisation, Sex Trafficking and Prostitution - the Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland
- Archive
- Getting On - From Migration to Integration: Chinese, Indian, Lithuanian and Nigerian Migrants' Experiences in Ireland
- Looking Forward, Looking Back: Experiences of Irish Citizen Child Families (pdf)
- The Feminisation of Migration: Experiences and Opportunities in Ireland
- On Speaking Terms: Introductory and Language Programmes for Migrants in Ireland
- Coordinating Immigration and Integration: Learning from the International Experience
- Family Matters: Experiences of Family Reunification in Ireland
- Directory of Migrant Organisations
- Immigration-Related Detention in Ireland
- Summary Analysis and Initial Response to the Government's Proposals for an Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill
- Glossary of Migration Terms
- NGO Alliance Shadow Report
- Voices of Immigrants: The Challenges of Inclusion
- Labour Migration Into Ireland
- Handbook on Immigrants' Rights and Entitlements in Ireland (2003)
- 2009-2011
- Submissions, policy papers and analyses
- 2009-2011
- Information and Referral Service Statistics 2011
- Submission to the 12th Session of the UPR Working Group
- Further submissions following Ireland's examination under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
- Submission to the Government review of minimum wages set in low paid sectors
- NGO Alliance Against Racism Shadow Report
- Turn Off The Red Light: Briefing Paper
- Information and Referral Service: Review of trends and statistics
- Submission - Ireland's compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Submission - Ireland's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Briefing Paper - Immigration and children and young people
- The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 - a critical overview
- ICI Pre-Election Submission 2010 - Contributing to the Development of Party Manifestos
- ICI Information and Referral Service Statistics 2010
- The Interpretation of "Reasonable Grounds" in the Context of the Identification of Victims of Human Trafficking
- Briefing Paper - Trafficking of Migrant Women Into Prostitution
- Briefing Paper - Summary Deportations
- Briefing Paper - Access to Justice for Migrants in Ireland
- Briefing Paper - Migrant Women Who Are Experiencing Domestic Violence
- Briefing Paper - Long Term Residence and Citizenship
- Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants
- ICI Submission to the Trafficking in Persons Report 2010, as compiled by the Department of State of the United States
- New Immigration Regime for Full-Time Non-EEA Students
- Presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution
- Follow-Up to the Concluding Observations of the UN Human Rights Committee on Ireland pursuant to Article 40 of the ICCPR
- Archive
- Offences and Penalties in the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008 - do the punishments fit the crimes?
- Concluding Observations of the UN Human Rights Committee of Ireland's compliance with the ICCPR
- Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee following examination of Ireland's compliance with the ICCPR
- ICI's Comments on the General Scheme of the Civil Partnership Bill
- Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee on Ireland's compliance with the ICCPR
- ICI analysis of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008 (as initiated) and proposed amendments
- Submission to the National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking
- Legal Service Case Selection Criteria
- Election Manifesto (for Government parties)
- Election Manifesto (Opposition parties)
- Submission to An Garda Síochána
- Submission to the Working Group on Domestic Partnerships
- Submission to An Garda Siochána in relation to the recruitment of people from Ethnic Minority Communities
- Background Information and Statistics on Migration to Ireland
- EU Approach to Managing Economic Migration
- General Submissions on Family Issues to the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution
- Submission to the review of the Employment Agency Act 1971 and the Regulation of the Employment Sector
- Joint Response to the Immigration Bill 2004 (submission to Government)
- 2009-2011
- Services
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- Press Releases
- Press Releases - 2010
- Government must improve immigration processes in response to massive budget cuts: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Ireland’s respect for human rights appears to start outside our borders: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Deportation of Georgian fiancé of British citizen prompts formal complaint to the European Commission
- Young people present their views on identity and inclusion to President McAleese
- Immigrant Council appeals to Government to honour its Programme for Government commitment to justice for migrants
- Costly court challenges are inevitable if Government persists with move to allow summary deportations: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- English language support teachers and Immigrant Council to team up to monitor racism
- Reform of immigration rules for international students is welcome: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Gov’t must abandon new policy affecting EU citizens’ family members after High Court decision: ICI
- Level of callers to ICI does not support rhetoric of migrants ‘going home’
- Ireland has second lowest acquisition of citizenship rate in the EU
- Ireland Should Adopt Swedish Model when Legislating for Sex Industry
- Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 requires significant amendment to achieve a fair immigration system: ICI
- Decision to drop Fine Gael Spokesperson on Immigration regretful: ICI
- Rational, informed debate about immigration and integration needed more than ever, despite recession: ICI
- Effective integration will depend on attitude change and acceptance of diversity: Sr Stan Kennedy
- Irish Gov't should adopt anti-trafficking measures recommended by US State Department report: ICI
- Italian delegation visits Dublin to learn from Irish experience in service provision to migrants
- Immigrant Council of Ireland calls on Gov't to reverse planned attack on the rights of EU citizens' family members
- Shocking court cases reveal a need to combat exploitation in Ireland's sex industry
- ICI launches racist incident reporting and support service
- Young migrants experience similar barriers to employment across Europe
- ICI appointed Irish focal point for EU Integration website
- ICI welcomes Labour Conference Motion to tackle demand for paid sex
- Tragic death must lead to action against racism in our community: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- UK Anti-Trafficking legislation could lead to more sex trafficking into Ireland: ICI
- ICI welcomes Deputy White as Minister of State for Equality and Integration
- Ireland must redouble its efforts to combat racism: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Call for a fairer deal for migrant women on International Women’s Day
- Prostitution is as likely to become a legitimate career as TCD is to run a Masters in pimping, ICI tells The Phil
- Citizenship processes seem designed to prevent naturalisation: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Migrants become undocumented through Government maladministration: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- EU project to boost young migrants' career prospects
- Press Releases - 2009
- Redundancy issues in top 10 enquiry types from migrants to the Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Immigrant Council produces guide for groups to establish migrant mentoring programmes
- Momentum against trafficking must continue with real action to prevent exploitation: Sr Stan Kennedy
- Immigrant Council response to Budget 2010
- ICI welcomes Private Members' Motion urging debate on sex trafficking
- NGO groups call on Gov't to adopt Swedish approach to ending exploitation of migrant women
- Migrants must not be blamed for social welfare cuts: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Migrants' contributions to development in their countries of origin need more support and recognition: ICI
- EU Anti-Trafficking Day highlights the need to do better by victims: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Gov't proposals for overhauling international student immigration regime need more flexibility: Immigrant Council
- Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland Launch Report: Making a Home in Ireland
- ICI calls for an end to the disenfranchisement of established migrants
- Ireland must remain committed to integration during the recession: ICI
- Harm from prostitution is not a fair price to pay to alleviate poverty: Sr Stan
- Easing of restrictions recognises migrant workers positive contribution and provides welcome relief: ICI
- New €500 fee for long-term residency is scandalous: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Recession must not be used as wedge between "us" and "them": Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Call for action to meet human rights obligations on demand in relation to sex trafficking and prostitution
- Immigrant Council calls on TDs and Senators to support priority areas of action for victims of trafficking
- US State Department confirms Immigrant Council's concerns about treatment of victims of trafficking
- Anti Human Trafficking Plan contains significant positives but must do more for victims: ICI
- ICI calls on Gov't to support new EU anti-trafficking measures
- Stifling dissenting voices is undermining justice and democracy in Ireland: Sr Stan Kennedy
- Gov't should refund new citizens affected by brazen revenue raising tactic: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Ireland enjoys a rich diversity of family life, but suffers a lack of official recognition of rights: NGOs
- Citizenship processes in need of overhaul: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Research reveals widespread exploitation of migrant women in extensive Irish sex industry
- Immigrant Council of Ireland pays tribute to migrant women on International Women's Day
- Court grants leave to apply for judicial review of decision to deport the father of an Irish citizen
- Government urged to maintain commitment to integration during recession
- ICI calls for an end to criticism of migrant workers
- Press Releases - 2008
- Mentoring Programme to provide practical, grassroots integration: ICI
- Migrant women's potential, and vulnerability, is often overlooked in the Irish labour market: AkiDwA and ICI
- Goverment settles "reverse discrimination" against Irish citizen immigration case
- The needs of migrant women experiencing domestic violence can no longer be ignored: AkiDwA, ICI, Women's Aid
- Immigrant Council of Ireland resonse to the Budget
- Economic downturn increases the need to recognise migrants' contribution to Irish society: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Informed debate the key to challenge for integration during an economic downturn: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Court grants leave for Irish family to apply for a judicial review of immigration decision on the basis of 'reverse discrimination'
- The need for effective protection and coordinated support for victims of trafficking - getting it right in Ireland: ICI
- Heavy-handed treatment of tourists by immigration officers requires independent oversight: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Research on attitudes to immigration highlights positives, as well as challenges for the future
- Students and families to be hit hard by new registration fees: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- New immigration rules for international students may damage Ireland's third-level sector: ICI
- European Court of Justice finds Ireland in breach of Spousal Rights
- An Garda Síochána asked to investigate whether publication of article breaches Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act
- Amendment to immigration Bill will help protect child victims of trafficking: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Immigrant Council of Ireland calls for new approach to services for migrants
- Immigrant Council of Ireland's Information and Support Service to Close for One Week
- New ICI research details integration experiences of Chinese, Indian, Lithuanian and Nigerian migrants in Ireland
- Immigrant Council of Ireland expresses dismay at Oireachtas Committee's vote against 'transparent procedures' for family reunification
- Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomes appointment of Dermot Ahern to Justice portfolio
- Immigrant Council welcomes Government statement on proposed Integration Strategy
- ICI calls on Minister for Justice to reconsider Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill in light of today's Supreme Court judgements
- Call for immigration officers to come under the remit of the Garda Ombudsman
- Gov't must protect cross-border tourism from adverse impacts of immigration legislation: ICI
- IHRC and ICI urge greater protection for victims of trafficking
- New immigration legislation will fail to achieve real reform
- Legislation allowing for consideration of convictions gained overseas must be just: ICI
- IHRC observations on the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill show need for significant amendment
- Cherry Picking of EU Immigration directives will put Ireland at a disadvantage
- Promising news for lovers from Government on Valentine's Day
- Groups claim immigration bill breaches constitution and Ireland's international human rights obligations
- Government should resolve confusion over migrants' rights to long term residency.
- Legislation lets down victims of trafficking: ICI
- Tá sé riachtanach go ndeanfaí leasú suntasach ar an mbille inimirce, cónaí agus cosaint chun córas cúir a shroicheadh: ICI
- Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill requires significant amendment to achieve a fair system: ICI
- Almost 10,000 people seek ICI information and support in 2007
- Press Releases - Archives
- ICI reaction to Supreme Court judgement on Bode case
- Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomes GNIB decision to renew international student's residence permit
- Court grants leave to apply for a judicial review of international student's case
- ICI calls for specialised Garda Anti-Trafficking Unit
- Roundtable discussion on trafficking to help shape Immigrant Council submission to Government
- Sr Stan Kennedy calls on legal profession to support access to justice for migrants
- Migrant women face social exclusion through lack of information: ICI
- EU-wide study highlights need for reform of Ireland's immigration legislation: ICI
- Ireland should recognise cultural, as well as economic, gains from immigration: ICI
- Priests urged to stand up for migrants' rights to family life
- Gov't must invest in a national programme of English language and introductory courses for migrants: ICI
- Op Ed on trafficking of women and children (Irish Times)
- Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomes commitment to appoint integration taskforce
- ICI to map extent of trafficking into Ireland
- Public backs migrant workers' right to family life: polls
- ICI calls on Government to address uncertainties
- Immigrant Council of Ireland congratulates Mayor Adebari
- New minister faces urgent challenges: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomes Taoiseach's commitment to appoint minister
- New Government must overhaul its approach to immigration: ICI
- The Immigrant Council of Ireland responds to the Government's legislation on immigration, raising concerns about its content and timing
- Immigrant Council of Ireland launches key recommendations in advance of general election 2007
- ICI welcomes new employment permit legislation but is concerned about its implementation and protections for migrant workers
- On International Migrants' Day, the Immigrant Council of Ireland releases its annual trends to highlight issues facing migrants in Ireland
- Mr Peter Sutherland, UN Special Representative on International Migration and Development, speaks to leaders of industry in Ireland
- Impact of disappointing Government decision on accession must be carefully monitored
- Sr Stan calls for more coordination by Government in its work on immigration and integration
- Reform of immigration legislation must ensure legal safeguards to protect rights of migrants
- Government challenged to appoint a minister to proposed new structure on immigration in Ireland
- Families are being denied a right to family life according to a new report launched today.
- My name is woman
- Rights of immigrants - New information factsheets launched - Social Affairs Minister
- The Immigrant Council of Ireland Sees 72% Increase in Immigration Queries & Launches New Information Guides On The Rights of Immigrants in Ireland
- “End Use of Prisons for Immigration Purposes” says new report
- Ireland's immigrant community unites over proposed Immigration Bill
- Immigrant Council of Ireland & former Congressman Bruce A. Morrison respond to Government's proposals on Immigration and Residency in Ireland
- Government criticised for lack for leadership and action in combatting racism in Ireland
- Immigrants in Ireland personally affected by tsunami disaster
- NGOs call for ratification of UN Migrant Workers’ Convention
- Government urged to protect migrant women and children living in domestic terror
- Legal experts discuss family rights of migrant workers in Ireland
- Immigrants highlight their experiences in Ireland and urge Government action
- ICI trends from information service
- Proposed citizenship amendment will have profoundly negative impact on children say Immigrant Council of Ireland
- 121% increase per month in people seeking help from Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Immigrant Council of Ireland announces Mary Robinson and Bruce Morrison to speak at major Dublin conference “Immigration: Ireland’s future” on Thursday 11th December next
- Immigrant Council Launches Mentoring Programme for Young People from Migrant Backgrounds
- Ireland Risks Becoming Haven for Sex Traffickers
- 50,000 People Accessed Information on Migrant Issues from ICI Last Year
- Ireland Must Develop Effective Family Reunification Policies
- Immigrant Council of Ireland to Highlight Need for Effective Family Reunification Polices
- Ireland Must Step Up to the Plate on New EU Anti-Trafficking Laws – ICI
- Asylum seeking victims of human trafficking in Ireland - Legal and practical challenges
- Racism in Irish Society Must be Challenged – ICI
- Swedish and Norwegian police share their experience of ban-ICI
- Workplace Diversity Suffering as a Result of Recession – ICI
- Statistics Highlight Concerns of Migrants in Ireland
- Senators urged to take action to end sexual exploitation in Ireland
- Sr Stan Kennedy urges trade unions to step up their campaign against sexual exploitation and trafficking
- Ireland should take no comfort from US State Department's assessment of our anti-trafficking measures: ICI
- Training course launched to help young migrants secure employment
- ICI welcomes momentous occasion for new Irish citizens
- Immigrant Council calls on Government to act now to reform prostitution laws to combat exploitation of vulnerable migrant women
- Government's reforms to citizenship process are warmly welcomed: Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Immigrant Council secures European Commission funding for family reunification project
- Many migrants perceive Ireland’s citizenship process as frustratingly slow, opaque and unjust, research shows
- Immigrant Council calls on Government to transpose new EU anti-trafficking directive urgently
- European Court decision gives Irish children the right to have their parents live with them and work in Ireland
- Immigrant Council makes International Women's Day call for a new approach to vulnerable migrant women
- Integrating immigrants: new study compares and ranks Ireland against other countries in Europe and North America
- New Government Should Include Migrant Representative in Seanad: ICI
- Research project to examine migrants' experiences of racism in Dublin
- High Court grants leave to apply for judicial review in case of “constructive deportation” of an Irish child
- High-profile Irish men call for a ban on commercial sex to combat exploitation
- Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomes reported Gov't moves against sex trafficking and exploitation
- Press Releases - 2010
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- Features and Columns
- PILA Bulletin Feature: Zambrano and McCarthy - recent CJEU judgments on the meaning of EU citizenship in the context of the right to family life
- African Voice column: Disturbing immigration mindset displayed again
- African Voice column: Budget cuts to immigration service
- African Voice column: Current approach to granting citizenship is counterproductive
- Tea & Toast blog: Ireland's Immigration System and the IRP Bill
- African Voice column: President gives moving speech on diversity and equality
- African Voice column: Council of Europe Convention takes affect in Ireland
- African Voice column: Dáil debates immigration reform
- African Voice column: Immigration Bill fails victims of trafficking
- African Voice column: Third time unlucky with Immigration Bill
- African Voice column: Exposing Racism in Crucial to Combating it
- African Voice column: Gov't changes EU Treaty Rights Policy
- African Voice column: Integration, identity and other issues
- African Voice column: Policy change will breach EU rules: ICI
- African Voice column: ICI Launches Racist Incidents Reporting Service
- African Voice column: Irish citizenship – One person’s win and another injustice
- African Voice column: We must do more to combat discrimination
- African Voice column: Residency, Citizenship and Unfairness
- African Voice column: Some progress on IBC permit renewal process
- Press Releases
- Integration
- News Bulletin
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- ICI News Bulletin - Issue 92
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- 2010
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- 2009
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