Intent: The intended result was a contribution to efforts to promote integration and encounter and to build an open, inclusive and dynamic Irish society in which all who reside in the country are valued and treated equally, irrespective of their colour, creed or culture.
Details: In January 2026, JRS Ireland issued a copy of the 2026 JRS Ireland Intercultural and Interfaith Calendar to a number of relevant designated public officials and raised serious concerns about increasing polarisation around migration and asylum issues in Ireland.
Intent: Halting of voluntary return communications directly to international protection applicants.
Details: Email to Deparmtent of Justice officials raising signficiant concerns regarding voluntary return proposals aimed at people in the international protection process. .
Intent: A system whereby all employment permit holders can change employer easily while on their permit and easily secure a route back into a new permit if they lose their job or are exploited. Greater penalties for exploitative employers.
Details: Protections for workers on Employment Permits
Follow up emails sent to DPOs listed in relation to the meetings and separate follow up to Minister Dillon on meeting in previous period.Emails X 2 to David Gilbride re Reactivation Permit for exploited workersEmails requesting meetings to other DPOs listed below where topic was mentioned - EmailMeetings held with James O' Connor TD, Roderic O Gorman and Sinead Gibney TD during this period - MeetingSocial media posts calling on Minister Dillon to increase protections for migrant workers - Social Media
Intent: Seek greater clarity on how visa policy is being applied to international students to help HEIs and agents align with expectations, improve planning, and support consistent outcomes. Request an opportunity to engage with officials to discuss the issue constructively and explore ways to safeguard Ireland’s reputation as a welcoming and competitive education destination.
Details: HECA has noted growing concern around increasing visa refusals for international students, with some countries more notable. Applicants who meet requirements are being refused on grounds not always clear to HEIs or agents. This trend risks creating uncertainty, reputational challenges, and could wea, ...
Intent: The acceptance of reputable international immigration services firms, such as Fragomen, who do not hold law firm Status in Ireland, as representatives in relation to immigration applications.
Details: The DoJ was approached in relation to their policy on immigration cases whereby they will only liaise with the individual concerned or their solicitor, or an NGO.
Letter sent by email on 7 November 2024 to Jenni Barret, Principal Officer, residence Division, Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice. Ms. Barret then forwarded this letter to Mr. David Gilbride, who is a DPO - Email
One facebook, one instagram and one X post tagging Minister McEntee on this matter - Social MediaWe met with several DPOs listed below - MeetingWe wrote to Minister McEntee and her private secretary on this as well as David Gilbride.We wrote several emails requesting and coordinating meetings with DPOs - Email
We met with David Gilbride and other Dept. of Justice staff members on this issue. We also met with Deputy John Lahart on this matter. - MeetingWe wrote to Minister McEntee on this matter and sent this letter to her by email. We also followed up by email on this. - Email
