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China offers fully-funded 2026/27 scholarship to Irish students
Beijing’s Chinese Scholarship Council opened a fully-funded place for an Irish student in 2026/27, covering fees, housing and stipend. The initiative broadens outbound study options at a time of constrained Erasmus+ places and can build China-savvy talent for Irish employers.
Irish Government Orders Nationwide Security Review of Asylum Accommodation After Drogheda Arson Attack
An arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda forced the evacuation of 28 asylum seekers and has prompted the Department of Justice to order a rapid security audit of every asylum-accommodation site in Ireland. Ministers condemned the “abhorrent” attack and warned of tough penalties, while Gardaí pursue the perpetrators. The incident heightens concerns about the safety of migrants and Ireland’s attractiveness to international talent, and the review’s findings will feed into reforms required under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact.