Irish - Last year 2024
Builders confronted by anti-immigration protesters 'in shock' after 'intimidating' incident at Aughrim hotel
Construction workers at the site in Aughrim in Co Wicklow were told to “pack up and get the f**k out”.
500% increase in migrant children arriving alone in Ireland claiming asylum
New investigation finds that more than 51,000 minors have disappeared after arriving in Europe between 2021 and 2023.
‘The envy of Europe’?: Step inside Irish Rail’s new battery-electric Dart trains
The Journal visited the site of the Polish factory where the new Dart trains are being produced – take a look.
Migration row: Sunak 'not interested' in deal to return asylum seekers from Ireland to the UK
- Taoiseach Simon Harris has promised to pass emergency legislation to return asylum seekers who came via NI back to the UK.
- A meeting between Justice Minister Helen McEntee and her UK counterpart was cancelled amid the row.
- Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that "a reciprocal agreement" would be required to send people back to the UK.
Cross border migration row: How did Ireland-UK relations break down over asylum seekers?
And what’s the evidence for Helen McEntee’s claim that 80% of of asylum seekers crossed the border? Here’s what we know.
Bethany Home survivor says excluding thousands from redress means 'shame will always hang over Ireland'
- Patrick spent time in different institutions, he was malnourished and developed several health issues
- "My hands and feet turned blue. There is no evidence of State inspection of my condition."
- Patrick was sent to live with a couple, aged in their 50s, in Northern Ireland prior to adoption being made legal here