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Deportations of EU citizens from Ireland quadruple, Dáil told
Migration Minister Colm Brophy told the Dáil that 99 EU citizens have been removed from Ireland in 2025, up from 24 in 2024, citing public-security grounds under free-movement rules. The sharp increase raises due-process and workforce-planning concerns for employers of EU nationals.
FOI ruling sheds light on Ireland’s deliberations over declaring Algeria a ‘safe country of origin’
The Information Commissioner has directed partial release of diplomatic analysis on Algeria’s human-rights situation, challenging Foreign Affairs’ attempt to keep safe-country deliberations secret. The landmark FOI decision may open broader scrutiny of Ireland’s accelerated asylum lists.
HIQA inspections expose fire-safety and overcrowding risks at seven Irish asylum centres
HIQA’s 5 November reports found seven of eight inspected IPAS (asylum) centres non-compliant on fire safety, overcrowding and resident safeguarding, demanding corrective action from providers. The shortcomings may affect Ireland’s capacity to attract and integrate migrant workers and their families.
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.