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Immigrant Council of Ireland Working to advance and defend the rights of migrants and their loved ones in Ireland

Save the Date: Inaugural Sr Stan Kennedy Memorial Lecture & 25 Years of the Immigrant Council of Ireland On Wednesday, 4...
09/10/2026

Save the Date: Inaugural Sr Stan Kennedy Memorial Lecture & 25 Years of the Immigrant Council of Ireland

On Wednesday, 4 November, the Immigrant Council of Ireland will celebrate 25 years of standing with migrants and honour the legacy of our founder, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.

Since 2001, the Immigrant Council has directly supported over 120,000 people through legal aid, information services, anti-racism advocacy, and policy reform. To mark a quarter-century of impact, we are hosting our 25th Anniversary Celebration alongside the inaugural Sr Stan Kennedy Memorial Lecture.

We are honoured to announce award-winning journalist and author Sally Hayden as our keynote speaker. Her reporting on migration and displacement reflects Sr Stan’s core conviction: that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Pillar Room, Parnell Square East, Dublin 1 (D01 P5W9)
🎤 Keynote: Sally Hayden

Join staff, partners, supporters, and community members as we reflect on 25 years of progress and look toward the future of migrant rights in Ireland.

🎟️ Register to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/inaugural-sr-stan-memorial-lecture-immigrant-council-of-ireland-tickets-2002614380521?aff=oddtdtcreator

Huge thank you to all the participants of the Migrant Leadership Academy for spending their weekend with us. Over three ...
05/10/2026

Huge thank you to all the participants of the Migrant Leadership Academy for spending their weekend with us.

Over three powerful days, this cohort demonstrated what true community leadership, collaboration, and advocacy look like.

A final, warm thank you to facilitators Kate McIntosh and Shingai Nyasha Mushayabasa for leading such impactful sessions.

We are thrilled to kick off the Migrant Leadership Academy todayOver the next three days (Friday to Sunday), this dedica...
02/10/2026

We are thrilled to kick off the Migrant Leadership Academy today

Over the next three days (Friday to Sunday), this dedicated community leaders will take part in an intensive, in-person program led by Kate McIntosh and Shingai Nyasha Mushayabasa.

Special thanks to Kate McIntosh and Shingai Nyasha Mushayabasa for delivering an incredible Day 1.

Looking forward to a weekend full of insights, skills development, and dynamic collaboration!

Applications are now open for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme.Here’s everything you need to know about the ke...
02/10/2026

Applications are now open for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme.

Here’s everything you need to know about the key dates, eligibility consitions, documents and application process.

📌 Save it now and go through it before you apply.
Applications close 30 March 2027.

Applications are now open for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme.Here's everything you need to know about the ke...
02/10/2026

Applications are now open for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme.

Here's everything you need to know about the key dates, eligibility consitions, documents and application process.

📌 Save it now and go through it before you apply.

Applications close 30 March 2027.

We are proud to stand alongside with activists, allies, and political leaders outside the Dáil yesterday to protest the ...
01/10/2026

We are proud to stand alongside with activists, allies, and political leaders outside the Dáil yesterday to protest the Government’s proposed changes to Irish citizenship.

Migrants enrich our culture, sustain our economy, and strengthen our communities. It is only right and fair that those who contribute to our society over an extended period get full civic rights and a say in how our country is run.

We at the Immigrant Council of Ireland stand firm with all migrant communities and we will continue to advocate against these regressive proposals at every stage of the legislative process.

30/09/2026

We're proud to introduce the participants of the Migrant Leadership Academy 2026.

Participants from diverse backgrounds built skills and confidence and made connections to take on leadership roles in their communities, workplaces and civic life in Ireland.

Diverse leadership makes stronger communities.
With MLA kicking off this weekend, we can't wait to see what they will bring to the programme!
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Last week, our team joined leading banking institutions and domestic violence support agencies for a vital discussion on...
29/09/2026

Last week, our team joined leading banking institutions and domestic violence support agencies for a vital discussion on Pathways to Safety. Together, we explored how financial institutions can better support victims of domestic abuse and play an active role in preventing financial abuse.

Thank you to all participants for fostering such an open and constructive conversation on this important issue.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is proud to stand with FLAC and more than 60 civil society organisations, trade unions,...
25/09/2026

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is proud to stand with FLAC and more than 60 civil society organisations, trade unions, independent law centres and academics calling for a fit-for-purpose, properly resourced civil legal aid system.

The joint petition was handed in to the Department of Justice yesterday morning.

Access to justice should not depend on your income or background. For many migrants, people from ethnic minorities and other marginalised communities, a lack of legal aid means that housing, employment, discrimination and family law issues go unresolved.

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There has been a lot of news recently regarding proposed changes to Irish citizenship rules, and it is completely unders...
21/09/2026

There has been a lot of news recently regarding proposed changes to Irish citizenship rules, and it is completely understandable to feel concerned or uncertain.

We want to reassure you: the official Bill has not yet been published, and no final timeline has been set. The proposal is currently at the pre-legislative drafting stage.

We will keep you updated every step of the way!

We are monitoring the matter daily and once the full, detailed text of the proposed law is released, we will review every detail and take the appropriate actions.

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