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Makeshift asylum seeker encampment removed from Dublin city centre
Authorities have commenced an operation to move asylum seekers who have been sleeping in tents on Mount Street in central Dublin, beside the city's International Protection Office.
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Taoiseach says it would be 'foolish' to discard trends of a rise in asylum seekers in Ireland
Irish premier Simon Harris has said it would be “foolish” to discard the trends observed by workers at Ireland’s International Protection Office that indicates there has been a rise in asylum seekers from the UK.
Tanaiste Micheal Martin...
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Roisin McAleer: 'It's an impossible situation'
Activists at a makeshift camp in Dublin city have criticised the government for its approach to housing asylum seekers.
At a protest organised at Mount Street, a street located next to the International Protection Office (IPO) where...
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James Cleverly visits Lampedusa to talk small boats strategy
Home Secretary James Cleverly speaks to the media whilst on a trip to Lampedusa in Italy to talk small-boats strategy with his Italian counterparts.
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Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf
Scotland’s First Minister has described the UK Government’s newly-passed Rwanda Bill as “unworkable and morally repugnant” after five people died just hours after its passage.
Following a late sitting of Parliament and a wrangle between...
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Opposing demonstrators face-off over makeshift migrant camp in Dublin
Demonstrators and counter-protesters face off over a makeshift migrant camp outside the International Protection Office.
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Paschal Donohoe and Helen McEntee speak to the media atFine Gael's Ard Fheis - full
Paschal Donohoe and Helen McEntee (right) speak to the media at the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the University of Galway.
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Revised migration rules could see significant number deported to EU countries
A major overhaul of migration rules could see Ireland deporting a significant number of people back to other EU countries where they had first sought asylum protection.
The Irish Government has agreed to adopt proposals that will see...
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Suspected migrants arrive in Dover
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, from Border Force vessels following small boat incidents in the Channel.
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Leo Varadkar speaking on the issues of migration
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking on the issues of Migration , Mass attendance and voting rights for Irish Citizens outside Balir House in Washington DC.
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Taoiseach says asylum seekers weren’t moved from camp due to St Patrick’s Day
The Taoiseach has said that the reason dozens of asylum seekers were moved from a makeshift camp in Dublin to a separate location was for health and safety reasons.
Concerns have been raised after men who had been camping on Mount...
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Dozens of people moved from asylum seekers camp in Dublin
Tents are cleared from a makeshift camp in Mount Steet, Dublin after asylum seekers who were living there were bussed to new tented accommodation with more facilities.
INT: Lena Seale, a community volunteer and member of People Before...
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Starmer says it was 'humiliating' for government to steal Labour's non-dom tax policy
Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, speaks to reporters from a construction site in the City of London.
Starmer said it was “humiliating” for the Government to have stolen Labour’s non-dom tax policy and accused minister’s of having...
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Migrant Channel crossings top 2,000 for year so far
More than 2,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the Channel.
Home Office figures show 290 people made the journey in five boats on Sunday, suggesting an average of about 58 people per boat.
This is the...
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Migrants arrive in Dover after being rescued in the English Channel
People thought to be migrants arrive in Dover after being rescued in the English Channel.
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Government considering opening Community Recognition Fund to new applicants - Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the government will consider opening the 50 million euro Community Recognition Fund, launched last year, to new applications.
“We have a Cabinet sub-committee on Ukrainian migration in the last week...
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Archive footage of Rwanda Bill stories as policy faces crucial test in House of Commons
Archive footage of stories related to the Rwanda Bill as it returns to the House of Commons for votes on amendments on Tuesday.
Rishi Sunak faces a difficult political test, with warnings some prominent Tory MPs could rebel.
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First migrants crossing the English Channel in 2024 arrive in Dover
Migrants crossing the English Channel have been reported for the first time in 2024.
They are the first recorded since December 16, according to Home Office figures, with poor weather conditions potentially contributing to the lack of...
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Stephen Flynn disappointed SNP not briefed on Yemen strikes
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says he's 'deeply disappointed' his party was not briefed before the UK's airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
However he said the Houthi's are 'no friends of ours' and said freedom of navigation...
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Mayor Khan delivers speech at the London Government Dinner
London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Brexit and said it has had a detrimental effect on the city of London.
Mr Khan delivered a speech at the annual London Government Dinner on Thursday which took place at The Mansion House.
He also said...
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Daily politics briefing - January 1
All the latest political developments, as James Cleverly says the "unreasonable practice" of overseas students bringing their family to the UK will end as restrictions on visa routes come into force on Monday.
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Cleverly to hold police chiefs who fail to get a grip of bad officers 'to account'
Home Secretary James Cleverly has said that Chief Constables who do not get a grip of bad officers will be 'held to account'.
Mr Cleverly was visiting Luton Police Station in Bedfordshire to thank police officers and staff working over...
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Home Secretary thanks police officers working over Christmas
Home Secretary visits Luton Police Station in Bedfordshire to thank police officers and staff working over Christmas.
During his visit, Cleverly handed out mince pies and chocolates to the officers, as well as giving them his personal...
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Home Secretary visits Luton Police Station in Bedfordshire to thank police officers and staff working over Christmas.
Home Secretary visits Luton Police Station in Bedfordshire to thank police officers and staff working over Christmas.
During his visit, Cleverly handed out mince pies and chocolates to the officers, as well as giving them his personal...