"If public services and community leaders are not connected or engaged with each other, a vacuum is created. Within such a vacuum, misinformation and fear fester." The reality Ireland for many people who've come here hoping for a safer life. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

A good article by Tom O'Connor on why Ireland needs a steady stream of immigration for its economy, schools, hospitals, food and construction industries. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

"The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) made the comments after finding that hate speech is a widespread problem in Ireland and is most commonly anti-migrant in nature." www.thejournal.ie/simon-harris...

"There were “grave concerns” for especially vulnerable asylum seekers, such as possible human trafficking victims, LGBTI people and young people whose ages were disputed." www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

"The artists hope it will inspire reflection, reminding all who pass by to remember Ireland’s shared history of migration and oppression and to encourage empathy, in particular, with people who are coming here as refugees and asylum seekers today." www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...

"We’re appealing to anyone who needs our services to come to us. We don’t care about your PPS number. All we need is your age and first name." www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

"Micheál Martin said there was a 'need' for builders to be assertive on how 'vital' immigration is for the economy." www.thejournal.ie/immigration-...

“[it is] inappropriate to try and interfere with people’s decision-making” ~ Nick Henderson, CEO Irish Refugee Council. www.thejournal.ie/asylum-seeke...

"The Commission has applied to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal this more recent decision. The Supreme Court will now consider whether it will hear the Commission’s appeal." www.thejournal.ie/asylum-seeke...

"That kind of comment is out of order and we shouldn't be trying... to question people's citizenship or their Irishness because of their origins, perhaps, or the colour of their skin." Welcome words from the Taoiseach. But we now need more action. www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

18-year-old Max Reva accepted his top college choice after achieving a remarkable 625 points in his Leaving Cert. www.rte.ie/news/educati...

An interesting overview of what's happening in Europe right now. ecre.org/op-ed-the-ro...

Thanks to The Irish Examiner for their great support for this cause. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Nasc wrote an opinion piece for the @theexaminer.bsky.social today on how words and language are fuelling hate and violence in Ireland right now. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

A nice start to our week! www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

"While voters rejected far-right extremism in Ireland’s last general election, the country is not immune to this kind of political upheaval." www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...

We love these stories of integration! www.independent.ie/regionals/we...

Migrants have great qualifications. Why not let them work? www.southeastradio.ie/wexford-td-u...

"Migration brings not only workers, but also new ideas. According to the World Economic Forum, immigrants to the US are 80%." theconversation.com/us-and-europ...

The impact of pulling people out of their temporary accommodation impacts more than just those being moved. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

A good explainer on the extension of the directive on temporary protection for Ukrainians. www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

Nasc shares #IHREC's concerns about the proposed changes to the immigration and asylum system. We have made submissions to the Oireachtas Justice Committee currently examining the legislation and hope it will take our advice and recommendations onboard. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Nasc is disappointed by a decision taken by Cabinet on Tuesday, which means Ukrainian nationals will no longer be allowed to use their entire time in Ireland to be considered for social housing. The move will make it harder for the community to find accommodation. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

“We saw what happened in Ballymena, we’ve seen what happened with the Dublin riots; there is a need to come together to tackle what is racist thuggery.” Good to see some strong words from Simon Harris. We now need more action. www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

The latest figures show out of 5,039 applications so far this year, 1,622 cases were accelerated. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

An interesting article about the media's role in reporting on refugees and migrants. www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/thir...