How the once-derided Marco Rubio became Trump’s moonlighting star
As he revels in a multitasking role, the secretary of state has proven to be the president’s slickest advocate - and inspired talk of a future run for the White House’s top job
Immigration
Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland
Decent Irish people have concerns about migration. If we don’t listen, populists will
Politicians are often reluctant to speak about migration for fear of being accused of racism. No such inhibitions trouble putative populist conservatism
Migration concerns reduce Irish voters’ support for the EU
More than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’
Gerry Hutch’s comments on immigration described as ‘absolutely racist’ by Dublin Central candidate
‘I think they should be all interned, they should be put in the Curragh camp’, gangland figure said
‘People have been stranded here for decades’: Limerick priest helps undocumented Irish in New York
Some people have lived in the US for 40 years, own their homes and pay taxes, but these are uncertain times
Foreign online activity during fuel protests ‘canary in coal mine’, says FG Minister
Government must consider response to potential protests during EU presidency, Neale Richmond says
The International Protection Act does the precise opposite of what it says on the tin
Rite & Reason: Democracies need to stand up for international law, not collude in its dismemberment
‘Danger for party leaders’ in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: seven things to watch
With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?
All largely civil on the campaign trail as councillors hope to win Dublin Central TD seat
Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens are both seeking seat left by Paschal Donohoe
Plan to wind down State-funded hotel accommodation for Ukrainians is defended by Minister
‘Vulnerable people will not be left alone,’ says Colm Brophy
Mary Lou McDonald claims immigration abuse aimed at Sinn Féin driven by people ‘who want FF and FG to remain in power’
McDonald was asked about abuse she received from anti-immigration protesters in Dublin who branded her ‘traitor’
Almost 19,000 applications received from US citizens for Irish passports last year
Many Americans seeking ‘Plan B’ to leave Trump’s America, says immigration lawyer
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law
President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court
More than 30% of women face barriers accessing free contraception scheme, report finds
Migrant women, LGBTQ+ people, Travellers and people with a disability can struggle to avail of the service
FBI director Kash Patel defends his behaviour after sensational magazine reporting
Director’s response overshadows announcement of federal fraud charges against civil rights organisation accused of giving money to extreme groups including the Ku Klux Klan
President’s decision on International Protection Bill due after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Catherine Connolly convened advisory council on Monday to discuss controversial legislation
I loathe Conor McGregor, but I can’t lie: something about him intrigues me
McGregor may have some residual Irish fanbase, but this country – actual Ireland as opposed to “Ireland” – has very little time for him
Trump administration deports elderly Irishman from US to Costa Rica under controversial deal
Man arrived in the central American country on Friday as part of a group of 22 deportees
‘Issues’ over international protection Bill, says Connolly on first visit overseas
President strongly defends UN and warns democracy is under threat while attending Barcelona gathering of left-leaning leaders
State wins appeal over €21,877 damages award to international protection applicant
Supreme Court unanimously overturns decision that Georgian national was entitled to damages over breach of his rights under EU law
International Protection Bill passed in Dáil vote after three-hour debate
Most significant reform of immigration law in State’s history passed and now goes to President
Spanish immigration offices threaten strike action over planned migrant amnesty
PM Pedro Sánchez described drive as an act of justice and economic necessity due to country’s ageing population
Iranian critical-skills workers face ‘inhumane’ delays for family visas
Delays of more than two years for decisions are forcing some to consider leaving Ireland
Healthcare assistant accused of smuggling woman through Dublin Airport
Dublin District Court heard Muna Mohamed Sharif (47) had used ‘lookalike’ document for asylum seeker for a fee
Along Route 50, a solitary stand against Trump’s immigration raid
On the wind‑scoured plains of rural Colorado, one student’s weekly protest draws on a local history shaped by hardship, endurance and quiet resistance
Irish public ‘emotionally checking out’ after succession of crises
Instead of panicking in the face of global turmoil, people are emotionally checking out, survey suggests
Migrant chef paid €1.61 an hour for 90-hour weeks in case branded ‘economic slavery’
Madhu Foods Limited, trading as Guru Indian Cuisine, found to have committed multiple employment rights breaches against the worker
With Trump in the gallery, US supreme court sceptical on restricting birthright citizenship
Policy of president, who left midway through proceedings, is considered crucial to hard-line immigration approach
Doctor worried for family’s safety after brother was ‘headbutted and told to speak English’
Fatima Abdullah’s siblings moved from Afghanistan to Ireland after the Taliban regained power
Centrist Moderates leader Rasmussen holds balance of power in Copenhagen
Both leftist ‘red grouping’ and right-wing blue camp fell short of the 90 seats needed for a majority
Why an Irish women’s group is now focused on immigration
In the News podcast: Women’s Coalition on Immigration claims a link between sexual violence and migration
‘My body was worn out’: Migrant worker in Ireland got two weeks’ holidays over two years
Cases of ‘severe exploitation’ are ‘routine’ under general employment permit system, Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland says
Now that my children live abroad, my uncle’s ‘bás in Éirinn’ has a new meaning
Everything from a stray sock beneath a bed to an old photo album shouts of the ones no longer here with us
Tusla believes young person in its care is an adult
Young person arrived in Ireland as an unaccompanied asylum seeker
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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