“Enhancing migrant integration at local level in Ireland” - Research Report Launch
“Enhancing migrant integration at local level in Ireland” - Research Report Launch
The Maynooth University in partnership with the Immigrant Council of Ireland has launched the ''Enhancing migrant integration at local level in Ireland''. The Research Report was conducted by Professor Mary Gilmartin and the report is based on focus groups and interviews carried out during 2023 in six local authority areas. The launch event took place yesterday with the participation of Jonh Lennon from Doras, ICI CEO Brian Killoran and Professor Mary Gilmartin from Maynooth University.
Local authorities have an important role to play in supporting and enhancing migrant integration in Ireland. The Local Migrant Integration Index, published by the Immigrant Council of Ireland in 2022, provided the first account of how local authorities in Ireland assess their work in relation to migrant integration. This report augments the Local Migrant Integration Index by providing an insight into how migrants and integration service providers assess the work of local authorities in relation to migrant integration.
Research participants highlight four areas where local authorities could make important interventions to better support migrant integration. The first set of suggestions refers to information, communication and the provision of services. The second set refers to place, space and networks. The third set refers to staffing, resources and representation. The fourth set refers to the potential role of the local authority as a force for positive change. The report makes recommendations for local authorities in each of these four areas, which underscore and develop recommendations made in response to the findings of the Local Migrant Integration Index.
See the report here.
See the video of the launch event here.