The UN says over 1.7 million refugees have now fled the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. To date, it is estimated that approximately 2000 refugees have arrived in Ireland, while government figures suggest that number could rise to anywhere between 8,000 to 100,000. Limerick-based national migrant and refugee support organisation
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Doras statement on welcoming Ukrainian refugees to Ireland
Call for ‘whole of government response’ “We must do all we can to offer the hand of friendship during Ukraine’s hour of need”. Doras, a Limerick-based national migrant and refugee support organisation, is alarmed and concerned at the devastation and suffering unfolding in Ukraine. Speaking as the Russian bombardment of
Doras Statement on Planned Scheme for the Undocumented and Asylum Seekers
Migrant and refugee organisation Doras welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Justice that the scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants will open in January. We are also pleased with the decision to allow people who have an outstanding application for international protection and have been in the asylum process
Call for Irish Government to Act Following Migrant Deaths in English Channel
Migrant and human rights organisation Doras is calling on the Irish government to voice their opposition to sea patrols, offshore detention of refugees, and troops on French beaches in response to the tragic deaths of 27 people in the English Channel on Wednesday night. Instead, they have called for more
Doras calls for improved access to mental health supports
Refugees and people seeking asylum are up to fifteen times more likely to experience PTSD and depression, and are five times more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric condition. On World Mental Health Day, Doras highlights the prevalence and complexities of refugee mental health issues and calls for better
Joint call on Govt to implement Humanitarian Admissions Programme
Refugee support organisations have called for the speedy implementation of the humanitarian admission programme announced by the Government on August 28th in response to the crisis in Afghanistan. Doras, Nasc, the Irish Refugee Council, Crosscare, and the Immigrant Council of Ireland have all welcomed the announcement of the programme which
Calls to take immediate action on family reunification for Afghan nationals
Doras calls on the Government to ensure that families can be reunited in Ireland by taking a flexible and inclusive approach to processing visa applications and by quickly establishing a temporary humanitarian admissions programme for Afghan nationals. We stand in solidarity with the Afghan community, and we remain available to
Joint letter on Afghanistan humanitarian response
17/08/2021 Migrant & refugee support organisations have issued a joint letter to the Irish Government welcoming the commitments made in relation to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and calling for further action. We call for: 1. Use unfilled resettlement places to resettle Afghan refugees 2. Increase number of humanitarian admission
Doras Presents to the Oireacthas Joint Committee on Public Petitions
09/07/2021 – Doras and the Irish Refugee Council were invited to present to the Oireacthas Joint Committee on Public Petitions on the subject of Direct Provision policy and related matters. Doras CEO John Lannon and Irish Refugee Council CEO Nick Henderson presented on topics such as the impact living in
NGOs Call for Action on HIQA Monitoring of Direct Provision Centres
11/06/2021 – Photo: Movement of Asylum Seekers Ireland. International protection applicant support organisations Doras, Nasc and the Irish Refugee Council have called for clarity on the timeline and scope of implementation of independent monitoring of Direct Provision centres by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The three organisations have
