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Nasc office closed 27 June – 1 July Please note: Nasc will be closing our Walk In Service for a week between 27 June to 1 July 2016.  If you have an urgent issue in relation to your case, please ensure you attend Walk In prior to the week of 27th June. We apologise for any inconvenience.   more>>

‘Walk In Their Shoes’ Silent Solidarity Walk to mark World Refugee Day 19th June 2016 3PM What would it feel like to walk in a refugee’s shoes, even for a few minutes? Nasc invites you to join us on a Silent Solidarity Walk to mark World Refugee Day 2016. This walk is being organised... Read more

Nasc is recruiting! Nasc Ireland is recruiting a Legal Intern (4 days per week / 30 hours) Nasc is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork City. We link migrants to their rights and seek to enable migrants to access justice and human rights. We work to ensure a just, inclusive and integrated... Read more

Notice: To all those who wish to contact Nasc, we have continued to experience technical difficulties with our phones lines all week. All our lines are down at the moment.  We are hopeful that the problem will be sorted when the office reopens on Monday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have... Read more

Nasc office closed 9-13 May Please note:  Nasc’s office will be closed the week of 9th – 13th May for staff training and administrative maintenance. This includes our Legal Walk In Service. If you have an urgent issue in relation to your case, please ensure you attend Walk In prior to the... Read more

“Given the current humanitarian crisis, migration and protection must be priority issues for the new Programme for Government,” states Nasc CEO Fiona Finn. “After the debate in the Dáil last week about the refugee crisis in Europe, it is clear that the majority of TDs support Ireland... Read more

Volunteer with us! Nasc is recruiting a Campaigns and Communications Intern (Volunteer) UPDATE: This recruitment is now closed. Nasc Ireland is an independent human rights organisation. Nasc is the Irish word for ‘link’ – we link migrants to their rights and seek to enable migrants to access... Read more

Nasc is recruiting UPDATE: This recruitment is now closed. We are recruiting for  a  Legal Officer to assist in the day to day running of Nasc’s Legal Service. The role includes supporting, advocating for, referring and advising clients on a one-to-one basis on a range of immigration and protection... Read more

The Department of Social Protection would like users to know that they can avail of translation and interpretation services when accessing Social Welfare Offices. If you require these services, you must contact your local or branch office. For further information regarding the particular services they... Read more

Notice:   Dear clients, Our walk-in legal service will be closed for the day on Friday, April 22nd. Please note that the Walk in Service will be opened on Monday and Tuesday, the 18th and 19th of April and will resume as normal the following week. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may... Read more

Nasc is profoundly concerned at the focus on punitive measures as opposed to positive and proactive responses in the EU-Turkey Deal, which was agreed by the European Council on 17th-18th March 2016 and presented to much criticism to TDs in the Dáil this morning. “This agreement is – at best... Read more

Nasc is deeply concerned at the proposed EU-Turkey deal currently being discussed by EU leaders at the European Council this week. Nasc CEO Fiona Finn states: “This deal is skewed from the very start. Instead of embracing our moral and legal obligation to protect people’s fundamental human rights... Read more

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,... Read more

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 any inconvenience... Read more

Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork that works to secure access to justice and services for migrants and ethnic minorities in Ireland. We work to ensure a just, inclusive and integrated society. We are currently recruiting for a volunteer... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more