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Government allocates €2.7 million to boost migrant employment and integration
Ireland has awarded €2.7 million to eight regional projects that will provide language, skills and job-placement support for legally resident migrants. The four-year grants aim to boost employability and address labour shortages, reinforcing Ireland’s reputation as a welcoming destination for international talent.
Suspected arson targets Dublin building earmarked for asylum accommodation
A fire and suspected explosion damaged a Tallaght building designated for asylum-seeker housing on 18 December. It is the second alleged arson attack on refugee accommodation this week, underscoring rising anti-immigration tensions that could disrupt relocation and housing availability.
Irish organisations mark International Migrants Day with new workplace-inclusion initiatives
To celebrate International Migrants Day, Irish firms and NGOs unveiled new initiatives such as a multilingual construction-training app and renewed lobbying for faster skills-recognition. The announcements point to a broader push for inclusive workplaces and smoother onboarding of international talent.
Eurostat’s new migration report shows Ireland still among EU’s top talent magnets
A fresh Eurostat study released on 18 December reveals that, although total immigration fell in 2025, Ireland remains one of the EU’s biggest recipients of skilled migrants. The data will influence upcoming policy debates on employment-permit quotas and salary thresholds.
Survey finds Northern Irish youth increasingly supportive of refugees
A new Northern Ireland survey released on 18 December shows rising youth support for welcoming refugees, signalling a friendlier social climate that could facilitate cross-border mobility and integration efforts on the island of Ireland.