OPEN LETTER TO MINISTER WITH SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS DARA MURPHY Dear Minister Murphy, I am writing to you to express our severe concerns regarding the proposed EU-Turkey deal to be discussed at the European Council over the next few days. As a human rights organisation based in Cork, we meet refugees and asylum […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo Consular team are visiting Dublin from this morning 4 March 2016 and will stay until Saturday 5 March.  They are based in Unit 1a Red Cow House, Naas Rd, behind the Moran Hotel.

Notice: Dear clients, Our walk-in legal service will be closed for the day on Friday, March 4th. Please note that the Walk in Service will be opened on Monday the 29th of February from 9.30-12 pm and Tuesday, the 1st of March from 9.30 to 12 pm and 2-4 pm of that week. We apologise for […]

Notice: Dear clients, Our walk-in legal service will be closed for the day on Monday, February 15th. Please note that the Walk in Service will re-open as usual the following day, Tuesday 16th February  from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm, and  2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Over the past few months Nasc has gotten a huge number of queries from long-stayers in direct provision seeking support in accessing residence. If you are contacting Nasc about your case, please have the following information available: Name: Address: Phone Number: Legacy Ref.: 69/ Person ID: Nationality: When did you apply for asylum? Have you […]

52. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 26 November 2015 and her statement that the statistics were being compiled and would be provided to the Deputy in due course, if she will forward same to this Deputy. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances […]

Nasc will be hosting a ‘Your Ireland, Your Vote’ Voter Registration Open Day in Cork City Hall’s Millennium Hall on Monday 8th February 2016 from 12 PM – 4 PM. The event is a last chance for Irish citizens to register to vote in time for the upcoming General Election. “The event is open to all, […]

Are you an Irish or UK citizen? Are you 18 years or over? You can still register to vote in the General Election 2016! VOTER REGISTRATION OPEN DAY Monday 8th February 2016   12 PM – 4 PM Cork City Hall (Millennium Hall) Your Ireland, Your Vote! Last chance to register to vote!  A Garda will […]

262. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to issues raised concerning English language schools (details supplied). Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): In May 2015 the Government announced significant reforms of the international education sector and student immigration. A key element was the implementation of the Interim […]

Your Ireland, Your Vote! With the General election drawing closer, it can be quite a confusing time for potential voters with so much election information to know. Because of this, Nasc would like to highlight some of the most relevant voter details. Who Should You Vote For? Although this is a very personal decision, there […]

195. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure by which English language schools which have no external accreditation are permitted on the interim list of education programmes even though external accreditation is one of the main requirements of being listed on the register; and if she will make a […]

194. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of deportation orders issued, by country of origin, by country of deportation to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service […]

193. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of applicants for asylum by country of origin, by successful and unsuccessful applications by country of origin for all applicants for 2014 and 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances […]

186. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware that asylum seekers living in Direct Provision in Richmond Court in County Longford, are unable to open bank accounts, because they are asked to provide utility bills, that they live in a building that is poorly heated with no recreational […]

182. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the status of the Dublin Protocol and the Schengen Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I understand the Deputy is referring to Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 which […]

111. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees Ireland has accepted to date as part of our commitment to take 4,000 refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I assume the Deputy is referring to […]

24. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to ensure the regularisation of undocumented migrants in the State through a fair and pragmatic system as outlined by the Migrant Rights Centre in a presentation to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality in 2015. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy […]

15. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her response to the low level of refugee applications to the State under the European Union’s relocation plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): This programme, which was agreed at European level […]

11. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the European Union-wide settlement programme for 160,000 refugees only delivering for 0.17%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett: It is reported that of the 160,000 refugees the European Union has agreed to […]

Notice: Dear clients, Our walk-in legal service will be closed for the afternoon on Friday, January 29th. Please note that the Walk in Service will be opened on Friday morning from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm, but the afternoon session from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm will be closed. We apologise for any inconvenience that this […]