- Read more: Social Transfers Utilisation Among Migrants and Irish-Born in Ireland
This report uses nationally representative data from the Central Statistics Office to assess whether immigrants in Ireland are more or less likely to be in receipt of social welfare payments compared to Irish-born people. Overall, the findings show that there is no general pattern of immigrants being more likely to be in receipt of welfare…
- Read more: Family Reunification Policies for Refugee Children and Young People in Ireland and the UK
Family reunification policies are set to change in Ireland and the UK in 2026. In this paper, Ala Sirriyeh outlines rights to family reunification for refugee children in this context.
- Read more: Family reunification of third-country nationals in the EU: state of play of law and practice
The European Migration Network (EMN) has published “ Family reunification of third-country nationals in the EU: state of play of law and practice”.
- Read more: Are community characteristics linked to people’s attitudes to immigration in Ireland?
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) published a reported titled “Are community characteristics linked to people’s attitudes to immigration in Ireland?” on 22 July 2025.
- Read more: Towards Inclusive Governance: Bridging Gaps in Local Integration in Dublin
Drawing from qualitative fieldwork with municipal actors, NGOs, and migrant communities, this policy brief analyses Dublin’s approach to migrant inclusion and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen local governance and promote inclusive migrant policies.
- Read more: Barriers to non-EU migrant integration in Ireland and pathways forward
Abstract Strict family reunification policies and the lack of affordable housing significantly contribute to the social exclusion of non-European migrants in Ireland. Restrictive immigration regulations often prevent families from living together, while housing shortages and higher rents create precariousness in enjoying family life for low-income migrants. Weak immigration status limits access to essential services, employment,…
- Read more: Annual report on migration and asylum 2023
The European Migration Network (EMN) Ireland has published its annual review of migration and asylum in Ireland. “With an overview of the latest data as well as policy and operational developments, research, and case law from 2023, this report is a comprehensive reference that gives an opportunity to view the entire migration landscape in Ireland.…
- Read more: The application of the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and good practices in 2023
The European Migration Network (EMN) has published a new study: The application of the Temporary Protection Directive: Challenges and good practices in 2023. This covers the application of the Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55/EC (TPD) in 2023, shedding light on the challenges and good practices observed across 25 EMN Member Countries. This analysis offers insights into…
- Read more: Closing the Gap – Strategies to Improve Refugee Children’s Learning Experiences and Social Integration in Ireland
This paper explores how forced migration impacts children’s education and learning outcomes, and suggests strategies to mitigate this.
- Read more: Access to autonomous housing for beneficiaries of International Protection in Ireland
The Economic and Social Research Institute has published a new report: Access to autonomous housing for beneficiaries of International Protection in Ireland. This EMN Ireland/ ESRI research found that a large number of recognised refugees (called ‘beneficiaries of international protection’ in the report) are struggling to move out of government-provided accommodation into autonomous housing. The…
