- 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: Building a Virtuous Demographic Cycle
The National Economic & Social Council has published a new research report “Building a Virtuous Demographic Cycle” which examines demographic changes across Ireland.
- 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: Future Forty: Ireland’s Demographic Outlook
The Department of Finance has published a report on long-term demographic trends Future Forty: Ireland’s Demographic Outlook.
- Read more: Ethnicity and Migration in Children’s School Lives
This policy paper focuses on migration and ethnicity in children’s school lives, the third in a three-part series on Equalities produced from the CSL study. Irish primary schools are becoming increasingly diverse, reflecting wider changes in Irish society. CSL has tracked the impact of this diversity on children’s learner identities, aspirations, engagement, wellbeing, and sense…
- Read more: Housing Inequality: International Students in Ireland
This paper examines the barriers to accessible and affordable rental (PBSA and private) housing for international students. This research is significant for not only the current policy issues in Ireland but also for higher educational planning and housing. With international enrolment rising rapidly, ensuring access to affordable housing is crucial.
- 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: The Loneliest Nation in Europe? Ireland as a Case Study, and Implications for Policy
Recently, work conducted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre demonstrated that Ireland had the highest prevalence of loneliness of all European countries. Given the range of adverse physical and psychological consequences associated with loneliness, it is vital to ask why Ireland is experiencing such high prevalence. Here, we discuss potential contributing factors, including: Ireland’s…
- 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.…
