A summary of the immigration, asylum & refugee issues mentioned in the political party election manifestos ahead of the General Election on Friday 26th February 2016. View and download the overview here: General Election – Overview of Manifestos To read more about voting in the General Election, see here: Voting Rights
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New Opening Hours – 2016
Doras Luimní is now closed to the public every Wednesday and Friday. Our drop-in hours are every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning with appointments available in the afternoon. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause!
Media Statement: "Refugees resettled in Ireland denied their legal rights"
On the 60th anniversary of Ireland becoming a member of the United Nations, refugees recognised by the UN and selected for residence in Ireland have been denied their legal entitlement to full social welfare payment according to information confirmed by the Irish Refugee Council and Doras Luimní. The first refugees
Anti-Rumours
The anti-rumours campaign aims to dispel the widespread myths and misconceptions around the topic of immigration and migrant integration, by providing evidence-based answers and utilising social networks to spread the message of the campaign far and wide. For more information on the anti-rumours project, see here: Anti-Rumours
Voting Rights & General Election 2016
Are you eligible to vote in the next General Election? Do you know how to register to vote? Would you like to learn more about the voting, political and election system in Ireland? Doras Luimní have compiled information that may help you to participate in the upcoming General Election, to
Joint Statement: NGOs call for International Protection Bill to be withdrawn
Doras Luimní, the Irish Refugee Council, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland and Nasc are calling for the International Protection Bill, currently before the Seanad, to be withdrawn so that it can be properly amended by the Government and full consideration must be given to concerns expressed by organisations that work directly
New International Protection Bill
The new International Protection Bill was published on 19th November 2015, with a view to being rushed through the political process and enacted before the Dáil breaks for Christmas on 21st December. Doras Luimní are concerned that a number of provisions contained within the legislation could potentially limit the rights
Undocumented Migrant Workers
Doras Luimní are hosting an information session for undocumented migrant workers who are living and working in the Limerick region. The meeting will be fully confidential and will provide a safe space for people to discuss and share their concerns and challenges. Members and leaders of the Justice for the
Fair Work Standards
Doras Luimní are launching a new campaign, which aims to raise awareness of employment rights and work standards in Limerick. The campaign will focus on the rights of migrants in vulnerable work sectors – hospitality, care work, agriculture, security, retail among others. Migrants make up a significant part of the
Vacancy: Advice & Information intern
Are you looking for experience in information provision and/or the migrant NGO sector? Do you want to learn about immigration rights and entitlements? We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced intern (unpaid position) to help us in our busy drop-in centre. The successful candidate will assist our advice and information
