Meet Ireland’s newest citizens: ‘We have kind of escaped the dumpster fire’
Of the 5,600 people who became naturalised Irish citizens last week, the biggest cohort were Indians, although at least one couple ‘escaped’ from the US
Immigration
Stories about immigration, migrants of all types into Ireland
Is Ireland still a place ‘open to everything except for God’?
Public professions of faith induce a kind of culture cringe in post-Catholic Ireland. But when someone like Katie Taylor tells us what they believe, the least we can do is listen
US supreme court restores Trump’s mass voter verification system
Ruling could disenfranchise eligible voters, critics say
Majority of voters who expressed preference see immigration as a positive thing, but it’s a tighter call than before
Poll findings also show public overwhelmingly believes Government should ‘begin preparations for possible Irish unity’
Voters open to Irish unity, but not enthusiastic about footing the bill
A sizeable majority of voters express concerns about the potential costs of unification
Small minority prepared to consider new flag to make Irish unity acceptable to unionists
Irish Times/Ipsos B&A also asked about attitudes to immigration, with a small majority of voters seeing it, on balance, as a positive
A hushed Brendan O’Connor amplifies Nikita Hand’s traumatic testimony
Radio: Radio 1 host deftly gauges his guests’ moods, while Kieran Cuddihy uncovers ominous undercurrents beneath fuel unrest
Immigration and climate of lesser concern than housing or living costs, survey finds
Priority of global warming and other threats to environment drops in public opinion since 2023
Something is stirring in Middle England
A row over asylum seekers in an Oxfordshire village exposes a hardening mood in rural England
Belfast’s race riots: what happened next?
In the News podcast: At least 88 migrant families were made homeless in June by rampaging mobs
‘I might pack my bags’: How immigrants view Ireland’s new citizenship rules
Prospective citizens say colleagues have left Ireland due to high cost of living and more could leave if changes come into effect
Robotaxis are coming for important jobs and immigrants will bear the brunt
Taxi driving offers benefits that are not always obvious when you sit in the back seat
Forty-three Georgian nationals deported from Ireland on Sunday
Total of 221 people have been removed from Ireland on charter flights so far this year
When two in five Irish people would ‘let it burn’, we’ve got a problem
We have been ignoring the signs of a growing disillusionment and anger
Man (40s) arrested over Rosslare incident with six people found in shipping container
Five men and one juvenile, believed to be Algerian, left Zeebrugge in Belgium at 11pm on Tuesday
The affluent English village that declared independence to stop an asylum centre
Piddington’s symbolic independence campaign may be lighthearted in tone, but the row behind it has become increasingly bitter
‘I fell in love with Ireland’: Joy at citizenship ceremony despite looming new rules
The first of six citizenship ceremonies began in Dublin on Thursday
Citizenship change proposals are deeply short-sighted
We need to wake up to the reality that Ireland needs people to come here
Citizenship by descent is not racist, and language tests make perfect sense
People who regard the nation state as a fundamentally outdated bourgeois invention ignore the granularity of human existence
Living in Milwaukee with a Mayo granny automatically makes you Irish. Living here doesn’t
We have twice as many new citizens coming through the channel that demands no actual connection to Ireland
It’s easy to look tough on immigration. It’s much harder to build empathy
In practical terms, new citizenship rules will be another bureaucratic obstacle for people. But its other meaning is arbitrary cruelty-by-admin
‘We’re still worried we’ll be sent back’: Inside Italy’s ‘accelerated’ asylum system
Civil society groups are concerned about the impact of new EU migration rules
Peadar Tóibín thinks big with hopes of more seats – and possibly holding balance of power
Aontú think-in leaves abortion issue in background with focus on immigration, cost of living and crime
Sweden’s election puts hardline migration overhaul under scrutiny
As voters head to the polls on Sunday, Sweden’s transformation from humanitarian haven to asylum hardliner is under scrutiny
Moving the goalposts on citizenship rules is deeply unfair
Proposed regulations ignore contributions made by those already resident for many years
Under new citizenship proposals, my 4.5 years in Ireland are being erased
I have completed a master’s degree, built a career and paid Irish taxes throughout
Jim O’Callaghan can look to UK to see if making life hard for immigrants helps integration
Same political parties who once let wealthy buy Irish residency now want tighter rules for others who live here
People of faith must raise their voices against Donald Trump
The gospel’s message has been weaponised by his administration
New citizenship rules risk alienating people Ireland urgently needs to retain
Those on the existing pathway deserve fair transitional arrangements
The Irish Times view on new citizenship regulations: tough talk and vague intentions
Minister’s warmth about ceremonies contrasts with blunt pledge to cut numbers
‘Disappointed and shocked’: Protesters criticise proposed new rules for Irish citizenship
Government approves priority drafting of legislation that would raise the residency requirement for naturalisation to eight years
Sinn Féin immigration stance ‘very clear’, McDonald insists, as Coalition seeks to tighten rules
Party leader says ‘strains’ on public services and ‘issues’ around housing must be considered when it comes to issuing work permits to foreign workers
‘People just want safety’: Migrants feel ‘targeted’ by Irish citizenship reforms
Immigrants label Jim O’Callaghan’s proposed changes, including an eight-year wait before applying, as ‘performative’ and a ‘distraction’
What problem is Jim O’Callaghan trying to solve with new hurdles to citizenship?
Proposed changes smack of an attempt to pander to populist agitation
Anti-immigration and pro-Russia – why did Germans vote for the AfD?
In the News podcast: Resounding victory for far-right party in regional election sends shockwaves
Welfare benefits such as children’s allowance will not bar recipients from Irish citizenship
But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms
New rules for Irish citizenship: How will they work?
Refugee and migrant support groups not impressed with changes
Rules for seeking Irish citizenship to be tightened under proposals due to go to Cabinet
Candidates would have to be resident in the country for eight years and undertake language test under proposed overhaul
Who is ‘Danny Tommo’, the man behind anti-migrant protests on England’s south coast?
Anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth were organised by a hard-right campaigner who was jailed for kidnapping in 2016
Language and citizenship
Citizenship of a country is a privilege. It brings rights but it should also bring responsibilities
‘The Irish are the Brazilians of Europe’: Inside Dublin’s growing community from Brazil
An estimated 60,000 Brazilians live in Ireland, their influence in Dublin plain to see and savour in vibrant cafes, shops and restaurants. Who are they and why do they come – and stay – here?
Ireland set to join EU-Nigeria ‘migrant returns’ pact
Five EU states plan to send migrants to offshore centres next year
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing
The drivers of Ireland’s high-cost economy are many but two stand out
Moving to Ireland? The financial realities Americans need to consider
Life in Ireland can feel similar to living in the US, but there are big differences
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from the right
Macho ex-general calls for a ‘Mediterranean patriarchy’
Irish workers are going to have to work for longer. Politicians should face up to this
This week’s population estimates saw politicians immediately fixate on how big the Dáil should be. But the figures raise far more profound questions
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
Yiannopoulos was returned to UK after being arrested in Louisiana having failed to appear at an immigration hearing
Last stand against far-right AfD in Germany’s east
An election in Saxony-Anhalt has become a defining test of whether Germany’s mainstream can still hold the line
Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum
Rights groups say crackdown has violated free speech, due process rights
Population rises to 5.5m but the number of births continues to decline
CSO figures show 12% decrease in number of immigrants compared with corresponding period ending in April 2025
‘There is no such thing’: what if the ageing crisis narrative is wrong?
Ratio of retirees to workers is rapidly increasing but for some economists that won’t be as big a problem as has been feared
Why Maga sees Europe as an ideological battleground
From the vice-president down, US officials have cast themselves as being on a mission to save western civilisation from the Continent
Who orchestrated the Ceuta migrant crossing?
Global Briefing: Allowing a rush of people to approach Europe’s borders has been repeatedly used for political purposes
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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