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US Visas
US embassy wants 'every social media username of past five years' on new visa applications
The move has been heavily criticised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin who described it as “excessive”.
On The JournalDeportations
Minister criticised after recent deportation flight took off without human rights monitor on board
On The JournalHousing
More than €8 million spent on 486 homes before government halted plans
The Construction Industry Federation has criticised the government’s U-turn, saying it may have a wider impact on future investment decisions.
Deportations
'I was always with them': Man separated from family after deportation from Ireland to Nigeria
Rasheed Dimeji Ismail said the government is making himself and other asylum seekers a “scapegoat” following anti-immigration protests.
On The JournalLand Use Review
Big shift in favour of dairy farming among scenarios proposed in government's land reforms
The draft recommendations have caused anger among environmentalists and some farmers.
James BrowneHousing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs
ImmigrationO'Callaghan claims banning child deportations would make system 'untenable' following criticism
aughinish alumina
An Bord Pleanála raised concerns over use of ChatGPT for inspector's report into Limerick plant
Papers for two judicial reviews have been lodged with the High Court.
On The Journalcontroversies
Sinn Féin says it has carried out 'complete overhaul' of its HR and child protection policies
On The JournalSleepy Joe
Joe Biden was begged by his son Hunter to ‘take a nap’ during his busy trip to Ireland in 2023
On The JournalFood Hygiene
Watchdog floats idea of displaying food safety ratings outside every café, restaurant and takeaway
Basic Income SchemeMinister backs artists keeping €325 basic income per week as report finds they're more happy
On The Journaldeposit return scheme
Re-Turn says plastic-to-plastic bottle recycling in Ireland is not 'financially viable' - for now
Sudan civil warIreland's Sudanese community fleeced out of 'thousands' when visiting family displaced to Egypt
On The JournalWar in Gaza
Netanyahu accuses Starmer, Carney and Macron of being 'on the wrong side of history'
On The Journalnorman people
Sinn Féin blasts 'offensive' Government plan to commemorate birth of William the Conqueror
Housing MarketFirst-time buyers facing 'out of control' housing market like 'The Hunger Games', says TD
Immigration
'Less pressure on the system' due to drop-off in asylum applications since start of year
The government is no longer progressing plans for a number of centres for international protection across the country.
Coolock
Government drops plan for international protection accommodation at former Crown Paints site
Protests which turned violent took place at the site last summer.
