# Refugees

January

January 2023

All misdemeanour charges against Irishman Seán Binder in Greece dropped

Indictments were thrown out this morning following a recommendation from the prosecutor.

All misdemeanour charges against Irishman Seán Binder have been thrown out by a Greek court following a recommendation from the prosecutor.

However he still faces felony investigation for charges that carry prison sentences of up to 25 years.

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Jan 13th 2023, 11:45 AM

# Explainer

Explainer: Why have Greece brought a case against Seán Binder and 23 other volunteers?

The case is before the Greek courts this week.

The case is before the Greek courts on the island of Lesbos this week.

The 24 co-accused could face lengthy jail terms if they are found guilty of charges including espionage and criminal membership.

The trial comes after the country's conservative government has vowed to make Greece "less attractive" to migrants.

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Jan 12th 2023, 11:00 PM

# Ukraine

Modular houses to come on stream as Cabinet briefed on refugee accommodation crisis

Many hotels currently under contract with the Department of Integration will revert to tourist trade in March and April.

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Jan 11th 2023, 8:00 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No evidence Ballaghaderreen doctors ‘only see Syrians and Ukrainians’ on Mondays

The National Party candidate who made the claim would not provide verifiable details

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Jan 11th 2023, 5:25 PM

# Refugees

Gathering at Ballymun migrant shelter ‘was intimidation, not a protest’, Harris says

Videos emerged over the weekend of a crowd of people outside a building where families were living.

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Jan 11th 2023, 5:09 PM

# Protests

'We must reclaim the streets from the far-right': Ballymun planning events to welcome refugees

Members of the far-right are “preying” on fears of some local people in Ballymun, a People Before Profit activist has said.

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Jan 10th 2023, 6:30 PM

# sean binder

Greek judge to rule on Friday whether to drop charges against Irish man accused of people smuggling

Seán Binder was arrested on the island of Lesbos in 2018.

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Jan 10th 2023, 1:28 PM

# Accommodation

150 Ukrainian refugees to be housed in Croke Park until next week

The women and children will be sleeping on camp beds and in sleeping bags in the stadium’s corporate boxes.

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Jan 9th 2023, 1:58 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, refugees are not still being housed at a school in Drimnagh

A number of social media posts incorrectly claimed that pupils may not be able to return to the school today, prompting protests.

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Jan 5th 2023, 5:03 PM

Last year

2022

# Refugees

UN agency probes origin of Rohingya who landed in Indonesia after ‘weeks at sea’

The men, women and children disembarked from a rickety wooden boat yesterday at dusk.

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Dec 27th 2022, 9:50 AM

# ukrainian refugees

50 Ukrainians in Dundalk given 48 hours' notice of transfer across the country

The group of around 50 people are being moved to various locations, including Kerry and Limerick.

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Dec 18th 2022, 6:36 PM

# knockalisheen

Almost 100 refugees remain in tents in Co Clare during cold weather

Local Fianna Fáil politician Cathal Crowe said it was “inhumane” to allow people to live in tents during the winter.

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Dec 10th 2022, 10:40 AM

Voices

Opinion: The poor state of public services in Ireland is not the fault of refugees

Fellipe Lopes is a filmmaker and activist who works with the Immigrant Council of Ireland – he says we must work together to help all refugees.

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Dec 4th 2022, 1:30 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: Asylum seekers, not economic migrants, are being housed at the East Wall building

Multiple false claims were levied against asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees

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Dec 2nd 2022, 3:34 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: There isn't a secret UN army in Louth; the refugees in Carlingford are from Ukraine

Activists tried to film inside refugee accommodation

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Nov 30th 2022, 4:15 PM

# East Wall

East Wall: Donohoe says residents raised 'important and sensitive' matters relating to housing of refugees

Protests have taken place in East Wall this week.

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Nov 25th 2022, 3:39 PM

# Refugees

72,000 Ukrainian refugees expected in Ireland by the end of the year

The Government has appealed to members of the public who own unoccupied properties to make them available to house those fleeing the war.

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Nov 24th 2022, 9:20 PM

Voices

Lynn Ruane: Some refugees are vilified for being from certain places or because they are men

Whether it is sinister actors or simply those with misplaced fears, many now seem comfortable asserting a hierarchy of who is worthy of protection, Senator Lynn Ruane writes.

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Nov 24th 2022, 6:00 PM

# ukrainians

People urged to make unoccupied properties available to Ukrainians in new appeal

There is currently over 5,500 Ukrainians being hosted by people in Ireland.

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Nov 24th 2022, 12:38 PM

# East Wall

Further protests in Dublin's East Wall over asylum seeker accommodation

Hundreds of people gathered to protest at the housing of refugees at the old ESB building this evening.

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Nov 21st 2022, 7:30 PM

# Accommodation

'Failure to plan' by Government to meet refugee housing needs, says Sinn Féin senator

The government plans to introduce ‘refusal policy’ for Ukrainian refugees in hotels who are offered other accommodation.

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Oct 29th 2022, 3:51 PM

# Case Study

Ukrainian accommodation: Regions readying for increase of refugees as winter hits

The Journal takes a look at how the southeast region has been managing arrivals.

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Oct 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Refugees

Govt to introduce 'refusal policy' for Ukrainian refugees in hotels offered other accommodation

Hotel contracts will be changed to bed-only accommodation for Ukrainians.

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Oct 28th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Ukraine

Micheál Martin says the country can stretch itself to accommodate more Ukrainian refugees

Around 20% of hotel rooms across the country are being used to accommodate Ukrainians.

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Oct 27th 2022, 1:57 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

No Afghan refugees accepted through Admissions Programme due to 'insufficient information'

A report by

Tadgh McNally

The Department of Justice has asked for DNA testing in some instances.

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Oct 27th 2022, 12:05 AM

# War in Ukraine

Ukrainians fleeing to Ireland and other countries amid 'increasing power cuts and harsh winter'

An Irish charity has been sourcing generators in stricken cities, with over 1,100 towns losing electricity last week.

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Oct 25th 2022, 6:00 AM

# refugee crisis

Govt plans to double payment for Ukrainian hosts to €800 in response to accommodation crisis

A temporary facility is opening at Dublin Airport today.

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Oct 24th 2022, 9:14 PM

# Ukraine War

Increase to €400 payment for housing Ukrainians 'on the table' as leaders set to meet Monday

33 Ukrainian refugees were unable to be accommodated last night, with some returning to the airport.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:13 PM

# Refugees

O'Gorman 'can't rule out' refugees sleeping on streets as Citywest closes to new arrivals

It was reported yesterday that the Citywest facility has now reached capacity.

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Oct 21st 2022, 8:14 AM

# Refugees

Citywest closes to new arrivals after reaching capacity, refugees may need to overnight in airport

A shortfall of 15,000 beds by December is forecast as the numbers arriving is expected to remain at elevated levels.

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Oct 20th 2022, 4:50 PM

# Killarney

'It's amazing': Ukrainians thank public for support after U-turn on hotel transfer

There was outcry at the short notice of the plans yesterday.

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Oct 12th 2022, 2:20 PM

# Irish Refuge Council

Refugee Council warns of ‘grievous’ risk to minors and women in 'deteriorating' accommodation

The IRC said it does not believe tents or sleeping on floors meet a protection applicant’s basic needs.

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Oct 5th 2022, 7:26 AM

# Humanitarian

Coveney approves €2 million funding to UN for Palestinian refugees

It brings Ireland’s total contribution to the UN Relief and Works Agency in 2022 to €8 million.

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Sep 18th 2022, 2:02 PM

# Refugees

201 asylum seekers left without accommodation in Ireland due to 'lack of availability'

As of today, IPAS “is in a position to resume offering accommodation”, the Department of Equality said.

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Sep 9th 2022, 2:47 PM

# borders

Greece blocked over 150,000 migrants this year says migration minister

Charity groups have also accused Athens of illegally turning back migrants or forcing them over the border to Turkey.

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Sep 4th 2022, 2:02 PM

# Ukraine

€2.9m paid out to people housing Ukrainian refugees who applied for €400 monthly payment

Payments have been made to some 2,348 individuals who have offered rooms and vacant properties.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 6:00 AM

# refugee crisis

Amsterdam to house migrants on cruise ship moored in port

It is the second Dutch city to approve plans for putting up migrants on a cruise liner.

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Aug 30th 2022, 9:40 PM

# Refugees

Four in five Ukrainian arrivals to Ireland are women and children

The LEA with the highest rate of Ukrainians relative to its population is Ennistymon in Clare (7.2%)

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Aug 19th 2022, 1:30 PM

# Red Cross

Thousands of refugees may be forced back to hotels after students return

The Irish Red Cross said around 3,000 refugees staying in student accommodation will have to move out by the end of August.

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Aug 8th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Housing

3,000 Ukrainians will have to leave student accommodation by the end of the month

Student beds are being provided by a number of universities as well as private providers.

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Aug 7th 2022, 4:19 PM