PRESS DIGEST FOR 2000 ON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM STORIES
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NOVEMBER 2000
DECEMBER 2000
DECEMBER 2000: NEW EVIDENCE OF HIGH LEVELS OF RACISM IN DUBLIN
DRACONIAN NEW MEASURES AGAINST ASYLUM SEEKERS
Press stories for December: 58
Total press stories for 2000: 922.
31 December 2000
Refugees cannot even reach the inn-door. Sunday Independent
30 December 2000
Orange,
Green and Black. Irish Times
53% feel State refugee
policy is 'too lax'. Irish Independent
Sex slave traders to
face tough crackdown. Irish Independent
Our alien nation.
Irish Independent
The racist Irish - not
so simple.
Irish Independent
29 December 2000
Refugee
Legal Service budget to be increased from IR£1m to IR£8.5m. Irish Times
Boom in births allows
refugees to remain. Irish Independent
Stiff carrier penalties
in clampdown. Irish Independent
Local economies entice
exiles to move back home. Irish Independent
Upmarket Dublin areas to get share of refugees. Irish Examiner
28 December 2000
Enquiry into money-for-jobs claims. Irish Examiner
27 December 2000
Ramadan,
time of joy and laughter, tears and pain. Irish Times
New immigration laws on way. Irish Examiner
Filipino nurses settle successfully. Irish Examiner
Aliens Act revamped in bid to woo foreigners. Irish Examiner
23 December 2000
Wages
case highlights risks for foreign staff. Irish Times
Job
goes sour for high-wages chef invited to Ireland. Irish Times
Santa who? Christmas at a school celebrating difference. Irish Examiner
1,600
asylum seekers receive legal aid. Irish Times
22 December 2000
Government queried on 'dramatic drop' in asylum referrals. Irish Times
21 December 2000
Refugee law ignores basic rights and safeguards, says Amnesty. Irish Times
20 December 2000
Home, but not for the holidays. Irish Independent
19 December 2000
O'Donnell announces IR£3m. in aid for UNHCR. Irish Times
18 December 2000
Robinson
criticises appointments process to new Human Rights body. Irish Times
Clash
over Commission predictable. Irish Times
Sympathetic
view of Ebi Ojoh case is urged by Mary Robinson. Irish Times
16 December 2000
Discrimination totally unacceptable - Robinson. Irish Times
15 December 2000
Sailors
fly home after 15-month enforced stay here. Irish Times
Donegal
asylum-seekers' problems highlighted. Irish Times
14 December 2000
Local
fears over Mosney asylum-seeker plan. Irish Times
Restaurateur denies racist work practices. Irish Examiner
13 December 2000
Employers must tackle inequality in the workplace. Irish Examiner
12 December 2000
Nigerian
to seek judicial review. Irish Times
Registrar General refusing to register birth of child on Irish ship to Nigerian
mother. Irish Examiner
11 December 2000
18 removed from ship
as Gárdaí seize 'suspicious documents'. Irish Independent
Let's
heed the words of the Refugee Act: the Minister responds. Irish Times
Clarification
sought on UK police policy towards Irish. Irish Times
10 December 2000
Ignorance is no defence in Ireland of the unwelcomes. Sunday Independent
9 December 2000
Rise in anti-Chinese racism in North. Irish Times
8 December 2000
Mosney
opens its doors to asylum seekers. Irish Times
Mosney
refugees arrive without fanfare. Irish Independent
First group of asylum seekers arrive in Mosney. Irish Examiner
7 December 2000
Call
for debate on immigration laws. Irish Times
Seven
illegals (sic) found in truck trailer as Calais blitz begins. Irish
Independent
5 December 2000
Refugee
groups alliance protests to Taoiseach over Refugee Act. Irish Times
Castleknock
supporters accused of racist taunts. Irish Times
New
realisation of need to confront racism in Ireland. Irish Times
100 truckers to face big
'illegal aliens' (sic) fine. Irish Independent
4 December 2000
Chairperson
of African Refugee Network assaulted by racists. Irish Times
Conference
hears of attacks on Famine refugees in Britain. Irish Times
3 December 2000
Unlawfully held Pakistanis may sue. Sunday Independent
2 December 2000
African
and Irish churches sing from the same hymn-sheet. Irish Times
Pakistani
businessman tells of his detention ordeal. Irish Times
Time for a one-stop shop to cater for influx of immigrants. Irish Examiner
We will all be killed if we are sent back - Nigerian asylum seeker. Irish
Examiner
Migration and births to
push nation beyond 4.5m. barrier. Irish Independent
1 December 2000
Letter on Irish immigration procedures. Irish Times
NOVEMBER 2000: DRACONIAN NEW MEASURES AGAINST ASYLUM SEEKERS
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR NOVEMBER: 91
NUMBER OF PRESS STOCRIES, YEAR TO DATE: 864
30 November 2000
State
turns down Pakistani men's complaint. Irish Times
Controversial
new law restricts media naming of asylum seekers. Irish Times
State
denies unfair curb on Pakistanis. Irish Independent
EU ministers to back
print database for asylum seekers. Irish Independent
State denies preventing Pakistani men from carrying out business. Irish Examiner
29 November 2000
Businessmen
claim State breached visas. Irish Times
Minister
called upon to apologise for the detention of seven Pakistanis. Irish Times
Multiculturalism in our
schools. Irish Independent
28 November 2000
Disgraceful incident in Dublin
Pakistani
businessmen detained in prison. Irish Times
State
may be sued. Irish Times
No hard
feelings after prison ordeal (!!). Irish Independent
Court orders release of detained businessmen. Irish Examiner
Mosney
refugee plan opposed. Irish Times
Refugee council opposed to Mosney plan. Irish Examiner
Gárdaí assaulted me, says Spaniard. Irish Examiner
27 November 2000
New work permits on
way. Irish Independent
150
join march to support woman facing deportation. Irish Times
25 November 2000
Refugees' move to Mosney leaves Community Games looking for
venue. Irish
Examiner
Mosney
to be used for up to 500 asylum seekers. Irish Times
Refugees in IR£15m.
move to 'Butlins'. Irish Independent
Shortage
of housing for asylum seekers has reachec crisis level. Irish Independent
Holiday
camp refuge. Irish Independent
23 November 2000
New
law on identifying asylum seekers not the norm in the EU. Irish Times
Anger
at plans for housing asylum seekers. Irish Times
EU plan
for refugees may raise flow here. Irish Independent
EU must attract migrants to alleviate labour shortage. Irish Examiner
22 November 2000
New
law on identifying refugees criticised by Irish Refugee Council. Irish Times
Forged
European identity cards used to obtain RSI numbers. Irish Times
Refugee
commissioner intends to implement a fairer system. Irish Times
Over
100 letters of support for woman facing deportation. Irish Times
The
'flow' that is only a trickle. Irish Times
21 November 2000
South Africans 'eager' for jobs in Ireland. Irish Times
20 November 2000
New
asylum-seekers faced with finger-printing. Irish Times
Refugee
Act is denying basic rights. Irish Times
Legislation
courted controversy from the outset. Irish Times
75% say
curb refugee numbers. Irish Independent
Air and
ferry firms face fines for asylum seekers. Irish Independent
Deportees to be housed with rapists and murderers. Irish Examiner
Chinese
community targeted in violent attacks in North. Irish News
19 November 2000
The many colours of the future. Sunday Independent
18 November 2000
Knowledge,
understanding key to combating racism. Irish Times
Fingerprinting
of asylum seekers. Irish Independent
Segregated units to house asylum seekers awaiting deportation. Irish Examiner
17 November 2000
20
Romanians fail in appeal against rulings. Irish Times
Man
jailed for smuggling Indians. Irish Times
Romanians' court appeal thrown out. Irish Examiner
16 November 2000
Racist
attack on Pakistani doctor on Nenagh. Irish Independent
Arrest follows racist attack. Irish Examiner
15 November 2000
Local
oppostion to deportation of Nigerian woman from Waterford. Irish Times
Carrier
liability fines for 'illegal' immigrants. Irish Times
Minister gets tough on visas. Irish Examiner
State to house 400 more refugees in Dublin. Irish Examiner
14 November 2000
Asylum
centre to be built in north Dublin. Irish Times
Refugees
accepted 'more readily than travellers'. Irish Independent
13 November 2000
O'Donoghue
cites immigration issue in refusal to incorporate all of European Human Rights
Convention into Irish law. Irish Times
Rosslare
bigots prevail over interests of asylum seekers. Irish Times
Overseas
drive for childcare staff. Irish Times
Irish
attitudes to black people criticised. Irish Times
Nigerian
attacked in Dublin. Irish Times
Healy Rae says refugees should be allowed to work. Irish Examiner
11 November 2000
Archbishop
calls attention to refugees' dignity and diversity. Irish Times
Ruling
in asylum seeker's appeal reserved. Irish Times
10 November 2000
Labour
'green card' plan for immigrants. Irish Times
Bigots
still blocking hotel. Irish Times
State
claims asylum-seeker did not show he would be persecuted. Irish Times
Editorial
on integration asylum seekers. Irish Times
Labour wants green card system for immigrants. Irish Examiner
Russian seeks to challenge refusal of his claim for refugee status. Irish
Examiner
Comedian criticised for racist remarks about Samantha Mumba. Irish Examiner
9 November 2000
Call
to combat racism in workplace. Irish Times
Parity of
treatment in health and social care sought for refugees. Irish Times
Hospitals
recruit foreign doctors. Irish Times
Russian
seeks to challenge State denial of refugee status. Irish Times
'Roving'
Russian claims refugee status under new law. Irish Independent
End of
'baby boom' signals a long-term labour crisis. Irish Independent
8 November 2000
Unions,
employers should expel racist members - Cassells. Irish Times
Rosslare
residents still blocking use of hotel for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Wexford
supports training initiatives on racism. Irish Times
7 November 2000
Tanaiste
calls for earlier employment for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Irishness
not determined merely by genetics. Irish Times
Workplace ethics must tackle
racism. Irish Examiner
6 November 200
Jews the 'archetypal others' in Ireland. Irish Times
3 November 2000
Stranded
Central American sailors could be back home in time for Christmas. Irish
Times
Anti-immigrant
group attempting to change citizenship law. Irish Times
Government
pushing too hard for economic growth (includes discussion of projected
immigration). Irish Times
2 November 2000
Changes
in citizenship law rejected by Minister for Justice. Irish Independent
Asylum
seeker speaks of discrimination. Irish Independent
Racist Ireland must become more welcoming. Irish Examiner
1 November 2000
Indian
nationals deported. Irish Times
Anti-racism
at work. Irish Times
Children (12) seek
refugee status on their own. Irish Independent
October 2000: Anti-racism plan finally on way
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR OCTOBER: 81
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 773
31 October 2000
Ireland
not an 'easy' country of asylum-seekers, says new report. Irish Times
Asylum-seekers
voice frustration at not being allowed to work. Irish Times
Three
female Kosovars want to return to Ireland. Irish Times
30 October 2000
Politicians
must 'lead from the front' in tackling racism. Irish Times
Irish
cooperation (with UK) on immigration control kept secret. Irish Times
Foreign nurses link up with agencies at State's expense. Irish Examiner
27 October 2000
Fitzgerald
warns on labour shortages. Irish Times
Government's
anti-racism strategy set to fail. Irish Times
26 October 2000
Conference
told Travellers must form alliances with other minorities. Irish Times
Editorial
on combating racism. Irish Times
25 October 2000
Minister
introduces anti-racism plan. Irish Times
Non-nationals
may be considered for Defence Forces. Irish Times
Equal Status Act takes effect. Irish Examiner
24 October 2000
Services
may be withdrawn from asylum seekers, warn doctors. Irish Times
Doctors threaten to withdraw from medical scheme for asylum seekers. Irish
Examiner
Delays in processing asylum seekers. Irish Examiner
Transsexual launches challenge to unextended residence permit. Irish Examiner
"Disappearing"
refugees are going to UK and Europe. Irish Independent
Trying to trace our
missing refugees. Irish Independent
23 October 2000
Cheap
loans to woo doctors from India. Irish Independent
Senior
UN official backs right to work for asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Half
asylum-seekers have 'gone missing'. Irish Times
22 October 2000
New mothers face refugee infection risk. Sunday Independent
21 October 2000
Nightmare as Filipino nurses pay heavily and find themselves duped. Irish Examiner
20 October 2000
Solicitor
to head tribunal of appeal for refugees. Irish Times
Immigrant
and female labour vital for future, warns expert. Irish Times
Foreign
children account for a third of city's young beggars. Irish Independent
2,000
programme refugees admitted over past five years. Irish Independent
19 October 2000
Filipino workers exploited in Ireland. Irish Examiner
The slaves behind the closed doors of the Irish money-go-round. Irish Examiner
18 October 2000
Asylum seeker who called Gárdaí racist scum is fined. Irish Times
16 October 2000
Muslims
wishing to practice should be facilitated - Imam. Irish Times
Only
60% of refugees avail of health screening. Irish Times
50% of
asylum seekers now get welfare. Irish Independent
Minister
rules out compulsory screening for refugees. Irish Independent
Hospitals need resources for immigrants. Irish Examiner
15 October 2000
Gárdaí puzzled by reported abduction. Sunday Independent
14 October 2000
Resisting
racism. Irish Times editorial
Religion
makes immigrants feel at home. Irish Times
Ireland's
reputation tarnished by incidents. Irish Times
O'Donoghue
says Government committed to tackling racism. Irish Times
Portuguese workers attacked and robbed. Irish Examiner
13 October 2000
Travellers
welcome declaration on racism. Irish Times
Hoteliers
seek staff abroad to fill 145,000 jobs. Irish Independent
12 October 2000
UN
Commissioner Robinson warns of xenophobia in Europe. Irish Times
Full text of Robinson speech.
Irish Times
Children
and anti-racism visit. Irish Times
Asylum
seeker settle in Athlone. Irish Times
£13m. for
five homes to place asylum seekers. Irish Independent
11 October 2000
Ireland
to endorse anti-racism declaration. Irish Times
Archbishop
in call for effort to fight racism. Irish Times
Anti-racism
meeting one of world-wide series. Irish Times
Search
for young Romanian woman. Irish Times
Language
bar on foreign teachers lifted. Irish Independent
Archbishop
hits 'satanic racism born of fake tolerance'. Irish Independent
Call for
ethnic defence forces recruits. Irish Independent
10 October 2000
Gárdaí
search for Romanian girl. Irish Times
Detective
denies racially abusing Zaireans. Irish Times
Irish
Jews finish Yom Kippur observation. Irish Times
Chinese man kept as slave in Northern restaurant. Irish Examiner
Family's agony as girl abducted. Irish Examiner
Please
rescue my daughter begs kidnap mother. Irish Independent
Foreign
doctors discriminated against in Ireland. Irish Independent
9 October 2000
Filipino nurses recruited. Irish Examiner
Welcome for foreign workers. Irish Examiner
7 October 2000
UK
Report want action on anti-Irish racism Irish Times
Overseas
fund to assist in racism education. Irish Times
6 October 2000
Nigerian
woman wrongly ejected, High Court rules. Irish Independent
Why are
600,000 here holding British passports? Irish Independent
Teachers call for action to tackle racism. Irish Examiner
3 October 2000
Refugee
housing plan criticised. Irish Times
Torture
not grounds for asylum in Ireland. Irish Times
Resist detention for refugees, says charity chief. Irish Examiner
2 October 2000
State plans compound
to hold refugees near airport. Irish Independent
Proposal to screen
refugees may face challenge. Irish Independent.
Refugee
housing planned at Dublin Airport site. Irish Times
Dispersal
of asylum seekers criticised. Irish Times
Department of Justice favours compulsory health checks for refugees. Irish
Examiner
Policy on health screening of refugee sheer lunacy. Irish Examiner
Questions
and Answers debate on proposed refugee centre. RTÉ RealAudio
1 October 2000
Racist bus driver may lose post as Peace Commissioner. Irish Independent
SEPTEMBER 2000: ISSUE OF RACISM COMES TO THE FORE
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR SEPTEMBER: 69
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 692
30 September 2000
'Educate
together' school under threat. Irish Times
Racist
attack by Kildare schoolboys. Leinster Leader
29 September 2000
Job
permits urged for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Opposition
in Glenbeigh to asylum seekers. Irish Examiner
28 September 2000
Anti-refugee movement in Macroom loses steam. Irish Examiner
27 September 2000
Labour party to include anti-racist pledge for
candidates. Irish Examiner
Bishop tells graduates bigotry still embedded in Irish society. Irish Examiner
26 September 2000
Bishop calls for action against racism. Irish Times
25 September 2000
Racism
could hurt economy, says trade union leader. Irish Times
Irish
must rise to the challenge of racism, says Asmal. Irish Times
Cuban
may report Irish society's 'apartheid' to Mandela. Irish Times
More care
needed in reporting on minorities. Irish Times
Employers
and trade unions unite to back racism. Irish Independent
24 September 2000
Asylum-seekers to be fingerprinted on entry. Sunday Independent.
23 September 2000
Asylum
seekers need State help to find jobs. Irish Times
The
stolen generation - Australia's aboriginal children. Irish Times
Bus-driver
fined IR£900, placed on probation. Irish Times
Driver
will be disciplined if he returns to work. Irish Times
Need for national
policy to fight racism. Irish Examiner
Driver fined
IR£900 for abuse. Irish Examiner
Bus driver fined.
Irish Independent
22 September 2000
Human rights law to be drafted into Irish law. Irish Times
20 September 2000
Research
shows increase in racist attacks in Northern Ireland. Irish Times
Judge
surprised at lack of visa controls on Americas entering Ireland. Irish
Independent
Departing
priest makes inclusiveness plea. Enniscorthy Echo
19 September 2000
Asylum seekers to be
fingerprinted. Irish Examiner
Fake
Identity papers seized in asylum raid. Irish Independent
Irish
hospitals' recruiting drive in India. Irish Independent
18 September 2000
Gárdaí
for UK discussion of trafficking in people. Irish Times
Suspected
trafficker arrested under new law. Irish Examiner
17 September 2000
Racist Dublin bus driver faces six months in jail. Sunday Independent
16 September 2000
Civil liberties group calls for ombudsman to police Gárdaí. Irish Examiner
15 September 2000
Court
convicts racist bus driver. Irish Times
Racism
code for transport firms urged. Irish Times
Disappearing
Vietnamese students leave school baffled. Irish Times
23
Vietnames students vanish. Irish Independent
Driver
convicted for racism. Irish Independent
14 September 2000
Vietnamese students on special visas abscond. Irish Examiner
12 September 2000
POPULATION
REACHES NEW HIGH - CSO PRESS RELEASE
(acrobat file)
Ahern
to meet Macroom residents over refugee fears. Irish Times
Bus driver
'incited hatred' of black passenger. Irish Independent
11 September 2000
CORI
criticises asylum-seeker policy. Irish Times
Priests
urge new focus on refugee rights. Irish Independent
Government policy on
refugees criticised. Irish Examiner
10 September 2000
Hatespeech, like thoughcrime, is not double plus good. Sunday Independent
9 September 2000
Racist councillor attacks refugees. Irish Examiner
8 September 2000
Fight
against racism must begin at the top. Irish Times
Refugee safety falling foul of red tape. Irish Examiner
Asylum seekers must get proper legal protection. Irish Examiner
Nigerian
journalist, Chinedu Onyejelem, looks at the new generation of young Irish, born
to foreign nationals. RTÉ RealAudio report
A
panel of experts discusses racism in Ireland. RTÉ RealAudio Special Report
7 September 2000
IRC
Study criticises Department handling of asylum applications. Irish Times
Officials
minimised fears of applicants. Irish Times
Editorial
on racism. Irish Times
Refugee
baby boom. Irish Independent
Disease fears grow as foreign births multiply. Irish Examiner
European ruling would give immigrant and refugee families wider rights. Irish
Examiner
Asylum
seekers experience various conditions across Ireland. RTÉ RealAudio Special
Report
6 September 2000
Review
of incitement to hatred law announced. Irish Times
Action
demanded to stem incidences of racial abuse. Irish Times
Tough new
laws under way to combat race discrimination. Irish Independent
State to buy hotel for asylum seekers. Irish Examiner
Irish hospitals look to India in search of staff. Irish Examiner
Government to review hate legislation. Irish Examiner
Racism
faced by non-Irish business owners. RTÉ RealAudio Special Report
5 September 2000
CIE
bus driver accused of racist behaviour. Irish Times
Racism
in the Irish workplace. RTÉ RealAudio Special Report
4 September 2000
Big
increase in work permits for non-EU immigrants this year. Irish Independent
Racism
in Ireland. RTÉ RealAudio Special Report
1 September 2000
Asylum seeker child stars at sport. Irish Examiner
August - Racist incidents multiply; State acquires draconian new powers
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR AUGUST: 65
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 623
31 August 2000
An Bord Pleanala has to look overseas for planning staff. Irish Times
29 August 2000
Text of Supreme Court Judgement on Illegal Trafficking. Irish Times
Immigrant
tracking law gives State increased powers. Irish Times
Illegal
Immigrants Bill is constitutional. Irish Times
Courts
to face more challenges under new Act. Irish Times
Refugee
groups disappointed with Supreme Court ruling. Irish Times
Countdown
on illegal immigrant trafficking. Irish Times
Editorial
on Supreme Court decision. Irish Times
Gárdaí
to step up deportation of 'illegals'. Irish Independent
Hundreds of asylum seekers face expulsion
under new law. Irish Examiner
Trafficking
Bill could put innocent truckers out of business. RTÉ RealAudio sound
interview
Supreme
Court deems illegal immigrants bill constitutional. RTÉ RealAudio sound
report
Reactions
to Supreme Court ruling. RTÉ RealAudio sound report
27 August 2000
No welcome for a black Rastafarian. Sunday Independent
24 August 2000
Residence permit delayed after man's sex change operation. Irish Times
23 August 2000
Anti-racism action on 10 September. Irish Times
22 August 2000
Government campaign against racism planned. Irish Times
21 August 2000
Prefabs
may be used to accommodate asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Editorial
on the poison of racism. Irish Times
Attacks on
foreigners will sully our image abroad. Irish Independent
19 August 2000
British
race relations group blames politicians for growing racism. Irish Times
Judgement
could lead to early deportation. Irish Times
Gárdaí
learning to respect diffference in today's multicultural Ireland. Irish
Times
Refugee
launches Supreme Court bid. Irish Independent
17 August 2000
Son
of stabbing victim decides to leave Ireland after racist taunts. Irish Times
Taoiseach
urged to display leadership on refugee issue. Irish Times
Trade
union welcomes workers in their own languages. Irish Times
Asylum
seekers in Clifden. Irish Times
Employers
demand action to combat racism. Irish Independent
Editorial
on racism. Irish Independent
15 August 2000
Village
overcomes its fear of asylum seekers. Irish Times
Former
Nigerian policeman fears he could be short if deported. Irish Times
14 August 2000
Latest figures show almost 800 claimed asylum last month. Irish Times
12 August 2000
Trade
union leader claims Galway hotels are exploiting foreign workers. Irish
Times
Anti-racism
benefit concert for Dublin. Irish Times
11 August 2000
Concern
over asylum-seekers held in Northern prisons. Irish Times
Falsely
imprisoned asylum-seeker to sue State. Irish Times
Solicitor
defends approach to Gárda. Irish Times
Romanian
set to sue State for wrongful arrest. Irish Independent
Refugee to sue for wrongful arrest. Irish Examiner
Solicitor acting for Romanian defends his actions. Irish Examiner
10 August 2000
Refugee
set free by Court is re-arrested. Irish Times
State
claims solicitor 'misrepresented' order. Irish Times
Lawyers
to seek judicial review of case. Irish Times
Unlawfully
detained refugee re-arrested. Irish Independent
Deportee
solicitor 'misrepresented' order, court told. Irish Independent.
Serf city:
immigrants in Silicon Valley. Irish Independent
8 August 2000
Cross-channel
hauliers warned about stowaways. Irish Times
Muslims
in Cork seek new mosque. Irish Times
7 August 2000
New
anti-racist arts group formed. Irish Times
20,000
immigrants on way to ease staff shortages. Irish Independent
5 August 2000
Foreigners in Ireland face rising racism. Irish Times
4 August 2000
Release
of detained Romanian sought. Irish Times
Case
raises important issues of procedure. Irish Times
Kosovars
bid farewell to Killarney. Irish Times
Judge
tells asylum-seekers not to resort to crime. Irish Times
Romanian
case casts doubt on deportation procedures. Irish Independent
3 August 2000
Return
of deported asylum seeker casts doubt on other cases. Irish Times
Kosovars
prepare to go home. Irish Times
"Deported"
asylum seeker returns after airport drama. Irish Independent
Desire for home brings Kosovar refugees back to villages they haven't seen in
more than a year. Irish Examiner
Refugees to pick up pieces of broken lives. Irish Examiner
Irish Kosovars return to land marred by murder. Irish Examiner
Refugee wins court order to return to Ireland. Irish Examiner
Gárdaí claim racist assaults 'not a major problem'. Irish Examiner
'Deported'
asylum seeker seeks return after airport drama. Irish Independent
July - fall in asylum seeker arrivals; public indifference reflected in falling press coverage
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR JULY: 45
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 558
30 July 2000
State in move to repatriate 'illegals'. Irish Independent
29 July 2000
Falling European population needs 50 million immigrants. Irish Independent
28 July 2000
Bill
'designed to get asylum seekers out of State. Irish Times
Dundalk
library scheme for asylum seekers. Argus
Time
limit designed to expel asylum seekers rapidly. Irish Indepenent
27 July 2000
Call for extension of right-to-work scheme. Irish Times
23 July 2000
Romanian beggars can't be choosers. Irish Independent
21 July 2000
New York Times reports on refugees in midlands. Midland Tribune
19 July 2000
Andrews calls for anti-racism pledge from political candidates. Irish Times
18 July 2000
Irish
head for Jesuit Refugee Service in Europe. Irish Times
Group
aims to assist refugee debate. Irish Times
Family
reunification for holders of new immigrant visas. Irish Times
Crackdown
on crime gangs targeting 'bogus' refugees. Irish Independent
15 July 2000
Decrease
in numbers claiming asylum. Irish Times
First
asylum seekers in Magee Army barracks. Leinster Leader
Big
fall in numbers seeking asylum. Irish Independent
14 July 2000
Kosovar
refugees offered extension of stay. Irish Times
Children
of asylum-seeker put into care. Irish Times
Language
classes for asylum seekers in Dundalk. Argus
Most
refugees choose to stay in Dublin. Kildare Nationalist
11 July 2000
Angolan
gets leave to appeal refusal of refugee status. Irish Times
"Torture"
asylum seeker given leave to appeal. Irish Independent
10 July 2000
Mary Robinson criticises Irish record on asylum-seekers. Irish Times
9 July 2000
Robinson appeal for fair play for refugees. Sunday Independent
8 July 2000
Is
the State abusing the asylum-seeking procedure? Irish Times
Kildare
awaiting asylums seekers. Leinster Leader
Refugees
deported in crackdown on 'phoney' claims. Irish Independent
7 July 2000
Judge in appeal to Romanian diplomats to 'take responsibility for their citizens'. Irish Times
6 July 2000
Government
to recruit 370 staff to speed up asylum processing. Irish Times
Waterford
asylum seeker plan worry. Irish Times
Extra
staff recruited. Irish Independent
5 July 2000
Creating
a multicultural Wexford. Enniscorthy Echo
Rosslare
(racists) stand alone - hotel blockade continues. Echo
Asylum
issue debated in Westport. Mayo News
4 July 2000
Trafficking
in prostitution hits Dublin. Irish Times
Man
charged in Belfast with smuggling Asians into UK. Irish Times
Asylum
seekers to live in isolated village. Irish Independent
Foreign women exploited as
sex slaves. Irish Examiner
3 July 2000
O'Donnell
calls for media sensitivity over refugee reporting. Irish Times
Anti-hatred
Act labelled ineffective. Irish Times
2 July 2000
Liz O'Donnell appeals for tolerance. Sunday Independent
1 July 2000
A
Japanese-Irishwoman's visit to Japan. Irish Times
Constitutionality
of Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Bill to be tested. Irish Times
New blow
to Government as Bills sent to be tested. Irish Independent
June - new phase of deportations and detention on way?
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR JUNE: 72
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 513
Friday 30 June 2000
Report criticises legal aid system for refugees. Irish Times
Wednesday 28 June 2000
Extra Government grant to help 'vulnerable' Irish in Britain. Irish Times
Tuesday 27 June 2000
Solicitor refused leave to contest visa ruling. Irish Times
Monday 26 June 2000
New report on women asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Sunday 25 June 2000
Irish in Birmingham to the fore on racial tolerance. Sunday Independent
Saturday 24 June 2000
Dover
tragedy not an isolated event. Irish Times
Racial intolerance in
Ireland. Irish Examiner
Thursday 22 June 2000
Travellers occupy mobile homes for asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Wednesday 21 June 2000
Kosovar
refugees may now be allowed to stay. Irish Times
Suitable
housing the key to asylum seeker location, says Directorate. Irish Times
Trafficking
in humanity. Irish Times
Letter
from Director, ICMS, on deaths of asylum seekers in Dover. Irish Times
Tuesday 20 June 2000
58 migrants die in Dover
Terrible
deaths expose a 'profoundly evil trade'. Irish Times
Garda
operation to target traffickers in refugees. Irish Times
Little
effort to stem trade in humans. Irish Times
Global
trade of 'snakehead' gangs. Irish Times
Minister
says trafficking in illegals should be combated. Irish Times
Human
Cargo. Irish Independent editorial
Ruthless
traffickers in human misery. Irish Independent
Monday 19 June 2000
Asylum
seekers to get mobile homes. Irish Times
Governement
attempting to force new legislation on asylum-seekers through Dail. Irish
Times
GAA
semi-final tickets raffled in refugee hostel. Irish Times
Government
plans joint action with France on asylum seekers. Irish Times
Ministers to discuss
tighter controls on illegal immigration. Irish Examiner
Saturday 17 June 2000
Racism Irish style. Irish Times feature
Friday 16 June 2000
Racist?
Us? Irish Times
Number
living in island to rocket to 6 million. Irish Independent
Ignorance at the heart of
racist attacks. Irish Examiner
Thursday 15 June 2000
Amnesty
notes increase in racist attack. Irish Times
Asylum-seekers
says he had nose broken in Waterford. Irish Times
Minister
will 'root out' evils of racism. Irish Times
Nun claims
State may be fuelling racism. Irish Independent
We're less
tolerant: Amnesty Report. Irish Independent
The threat
of racism. Irish Independent editorial
Wednesday 14 June 2000
Bishops
renew attack on Government. Irish Times
Editorial
on racism. Irish Times
Bishops
warn Government on asylum policy. Irish Independent
Family in vigil for victim
of racist attack. Irish Examiner
Tolerance and race issues
to feature in classroom. Irish Examiner
Tuesday 13 June 2000
Dublin
racist attack prompts call for monitoring. Irish Times
UK,
Ireland to exchange fingerprint information. Irish Times
Methodist
conference hears of 'slow progress' on immigration. Irish Times
Crackdown
on 'scams' by 'bogus' asylum seekers (note: the Independent Group stands out
for inflammatory and abusive language). Irish Independent.
'Fingerprint'
refugee plan defended by O'Donoghue. Irish Independent
Son tells
of race attack horror. Irish Independent.
Racial
attack a tragedy waiting to happen. Irish Independent
Fingerprint plan in line
with EU policy. Irish Examiner
Man stabbed in racist
attack still critical. Irish Examiner
Monday 12 June 2000
Racial
attack in Dublin leaves man on life support. Irish Times
New
Anglo-Irish deal to stop 'bogus' (sic) asylum-seekers. Irish Independent
Friday 9 June 2000
Muslims
seek retention of mosque in Cork. Irish Times
Some Nigerians need the
option of a new life here. Irish Examiner
Thursday 8 June 2000
Residents object to Muslim prayer-rooms in Cork. Irish Examiner
Wednesday 7 June 2000
Decision
to refuse refugee status challenged. Irish Times
74% of
refugees housed in capital. Irish Independent
Guinean
'spy' seeks refugee status here. Irish Independent
Concern rises in village
over plans to house asylum seekers. Irish Examiner
Tuecsday 6 June 2000
Locals
attack Latvians in Clonmel. Irish Times
Business
demanding action on immigrant workers. Irish Independent
Monday 5 June 2000
One-third
of asylum-seekers permitted to work have jobs. Irish Times
FAS
jobs for asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Saturday 3 June 2000
Cavan's
good example. Anglo Celt
Cavan
County Council debates asylum seeker accommodation. Anglo Celt
Volunteers
sought to teach English. Leinster Leader
Friday 2 June 2000
Romanian
workers' papers were forged. Irish Times
10% of
refugee women have health difficulties. Irish Independent
4,000 apply for asylum in
first four months of this year. Irish Examiner
Dispersal necessary, says report.
Irish Examiner
Refugees
- should they stay or should they go? Longford Leader
Thursday 1 June 2000
No
ethnicity question in next census. Irish Times
Irish
Refugee Council criticises new powers to deport. Irish Times
400
deportation orders issued by O'Donoghue. Irish Times
Department says welfare
payments cost State IR£70m. Irish Examiner
May 2000 - Silence of politicians encourages climate of racism and xenophobia
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR MAY: 141
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 431
Wednesday 31 May 2000
Minister's
deportation proposals 'draconian'. Irish Times
Refugee body backs
solicitors. Irish Examiner
Tuesday 30 May 2000
Ireland
to sign up to closer EU-wide security arrangements. Irish Times
Bishop
warns against irresponsible public comment on asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Bishop wants work ban lifted
for asylum seekers. Irish Examiner
Monday 29 May 2000
New
ICA President urges support for asylum seekers. Irish Times
All
politicians urged to sign anti-racism petition. Irish Times
Politicians accused of
racism over refugee issue. Irish Independent
Saturday 27 May 2000
Solicitors
advised to drop asylum seeker work unless fees are raised. Irish Times
Strike move on low
pay for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Healy-Rae
sent letter on asylum-seekers accommodation. Irish Times
Friday 26 May 2000
Racism
fight crucial to peace, says trade union president. Irish Times
Group
offers support to asylum-seekers in Donegal. Irish Times
Poles
to readmit rejected refugees. Irish Times
Thursday 25 May 2000
Women
applies to stop asylum seekers in Cork. Irish Times
Athlone
accommodation for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Wednesday 24 May 2000
Clare
County Council to review ban on 'non-locals' housing. Irish Times
Asylum
conference blames 'crisis' on 'security bias'. Irish Times
Directorate
will not 'trade' with local communities on numbers. Irish Times
Refugee
difficulties outlined. Irish Times
Hundred of refugees
to move into prefab homes. Irish Independent
Asylum seekers seen
as guilty until proved innocent. Irish Independent
Emotive and misleading language
condemned. Irish Examiner
Interview left asylum seeker angry and
anxious. Irish Examiner
Mobile homes ready to houses asylum
seekers. Irish Examiner
Tuesday 23 May 2000
Most
Nigerian applications denied. Irish Times
Britain
falls into populist trap on immigration. Irish Times
Australia
raises bar for refugees. Irish Times
Tough
asylum line boosts centre-right in Italy. Irish Times
6,300
application per month lead to 98,300 backlog in Britain. Irish Times
Few asylum seekers meet official
guidelines. Irish Examiner
Let opportunity knock for our asylum
seekers. Irish Examiner
Voucher plan may face challenge under
EU law. Irish Examiner
Monday 22 May 2000
Only
5% of asylum seekers seek refuge in Europe. Irish Times
Attacks
led to tightening of asylum in Germany. Irish Times
Danish
polls favour restrictions. Irish Times
How
the Danish system works. Irish Times
Refugee policy
guided by UN. Irish Times
The
folly of confusing insecurity and racism. Irish Times
Sunday 21 May 2000
Non-nationals missing after asylum
refusal. Sunday Business Post
Refugee Agency Head targets accommodation and dispersal. Sunday Business Post
Saturday 20 May 2000
Romania police
officers' role in asylum matters criticised. Irish Times
Mixed
signals confuse Kosovars. Irish Times
Hope Hanlan
on asylum issues. Irish Times
Friday 19 May 2000
Clogheen
votes for asylum seekers hotel plan. Irish Times
Asylum
seekers return to Donegal. Irish Times
Africans bussed back
to Donegal. Irish Independent
Only two out of
5,000 Nigerians 'genuine'. Irish Independent. (note: a classic example of a biased,
inflammatory and irresponsible headline).
Refugees return to lodgings they left.
Irish Examiner
Where East meets West - Muslims in
Ireland. Irish Examiner
Estate house mosque for local muslims.
Irish Examiner
No Laois contract for asylum seeker accommodation. Leinster Express
Final proposals on asylum seekers put to Kildare residents. Leinster
Leader
Housing for immigrants draws public comment. Fingal Independent
Concern in Athy as town suggested for asylum seekers. Leinster Leader
Thursday 18 May 2000
Difficulties over
asylum seeker housing. Irish Independent
Asylum seekers fear
screening by home police. Irish Independent
Donegal hostel rejected by asylum
seekers. Irish Examiner
Failed asylum seekers face two days'
jail before deportation. Irish Examiner
Wednesday 17 May 2000
African
facing deportation wants asylum claim heard. Irish Times
Jailing
of asylum seekers in North condemned. Irish Times
Refugee
integration initiative in Waterford. Irish Times
Tralee residents opposed to asylum
seekers. Irish Examiner
Tuesday 16 May 2000
Kosovan refugees
due to be sent home as one-year visa expires Irish Times
Asylum-seekers
participate in Clonakilty festival. Irish Times
Immigration
has benefited Ballyhaunis. Irish Times
Pregnant asylum
seekers force to sleep in bunk bed. Irish Examiner
reports on conference on asylum seekers and refugees: fostering regional partnerships
O'Donoghue
explains asylum 'difficulties'. Irish Times
Minister runs from questions at asylum
policy conference. Irish Examiner
Monday 15 May 2000
Asylum-seekers
media coverage 'biased'. Irish Times
Asylum-seeker hotel hit by fire for second time. Irish Independent
200,000 foreigners
needed to fill jobs. Irish Independent
Sunday 14 May 2000
Calls for
immigration quotas. Sunday Independent
Welfare crisis over
racism. Sunday Independent
Saturday 13 May 2000
CORI
seeks urgent meeting with Government on asylum-seekers. Irish Times
No legal basis
exists to expel asylum seekers, court told. Irish Times
Healy-Rae 'very
happy' after meeting on refugees. Irish Independent
Romanian police
officers to work in Ireland in action against 'illegal's. Irish Independent
Stradbally public meeting discusses plans to accommodate asylum-seekers.
Leinster Express
Asylum seekers and the right to work. Offaly Express
Friday 12 May 2000
Once-off amnesty now needed. Southern Star
Bertie's lack of a refugee policy. Southern Star
Priest tells of 'shame' on refugee issue. Gorey Echo
Thursday 11 May 2000
Jesuit
calls deportation measures 'ethnic cleansing Irish style'. Irish Times
Dublin
deputy lord mayor predicts Nazi situation if racism spreads. Irish Times
New
accord with Romania could fast-track 5,000 deportations. Irish Times
Irish
Times editorial criticises deportation measures
Asylum seekers should be granted humanitarian leave to remain. Irish Times
New deal to stamp
out 'bogus asylum seekers scam' (sic). Irish Independent
Row looming about
where asylum seekers will be housed. Irish Independent
Migrant workes will
need incentives in sellers' market. Irish Independent
Wednesday 10 May 2000
New
Gárda immigration bureau to detain failed asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Gárdaí get new
powers to detain detain seekers. Irish Independent
Tuesday 9 May 2000
Minister
accused of disastrous asylum policy. Irish Times
Radio
service reaches out to ethnic groups. Irish Times
New
centre for refugees and asylum-seekers to open in Cork. Irish Times
More Gárdaí to
speed up deportation. Irish Independent
Monday 8 May 2000
Minister's
dispersal policy criticised. Irish Times
Education and
training support proposals for asylum seekers to be considered by Government. Irish
Independent
Sunday 7 May 2000
Government to speed up
deportations. Sunday Business Post
Villages do not have
a veto over asylum seekers. Sunday Independent
Empty words -
Healy-Rae's anti-asylum seeker claims. Sunday Independent
Dangers of
mishandling refugee issue. Sunday Independent
Saturday 6 May 2000
Residents
angry at purchase of building for asylum seekers. Irish Times
Action
against Romania refused. Irish Times
Romanian
immigrant gets court order to prevent expulsion. Irish Times
Racism turns
republican ideal on its head. Irish Times
Once-off
amnesty the only solution. Irish Times
Ignorance and poverty add to racial tensions in Dublin. Irish Times
Locals in Kildare opposed to asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Clogheen determined to limit asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Time to face up to racism. Enniscorthy Echo, Gorey Echo, New Ross Echo,
Wexford Echo.
Cork Fianna Fail TD's bigotry. Southern Star
Racist remarks by Fianna Fail councillor. Kerryman
Friday 5 May 2000
'Flotels'
to be abandoned following objectsion from port authorities. Irish Times
Villagers opposed asylum-seekers. Irish Times
'Flotels'
dropped. Irish Times editorial
"Tallaght
strategy" needed on immigration. Irish Times
Asylum seekers - in their own words. Longford News
English firm bids to profit from refugees. Kerryman
Racism and the Irish. Fingal Independent
Corofin
opposed to asylum seekers. Clare Champion
Thursday 4 May 2000
Opposition
in Kildare to asylum-seeker plan. Irish Times
Call
for more liaison over asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Wednesday 3 May 2000
Rosslare
racists criticised for misinformation. Irish Times
Call
for Government to disassociate itself from racist remarks by TD. Irish Times
No plans yet to house asylum-seekers in Roscommon. Roscommon Herald
Rosslare residents await reply. Wexford Echo
Moral obligation to help asylum-seekers. Leitrim Observer
Tuesday 2 May 2000
Rivers of blood,
Irish style - Kerry TD forecasts civil disturbances. Irish Times
May
Day anti-racist celebrations in Dublin. Irish Times
Monday 1 May 2000
African
shop damaged in Dublin race riot. Irish Times
Orthodox
priest supports asylum-seekers' right to work. Irish Times
Asylum-seeker
says he was imprisoned for three days. Irish Times
April 2000 - toward new policies?
Local opposition increases
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR APRIL: 115
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 290
Saturday 29 April 2000
Senior
Muslim cleric criticises asylum-seeker policy. Irish Times
150
protest over asylum-seekers in Kildare. Irish Times
Year-long
lease signed for asylum-seeker hostel. Irish Times
May-day
parade against racism. Irish Times
Government's
handling of asylum issue in inept. Irish Times
Face
refugee fear before it hardens into racism. Irish Times
Gloves
off as asylum-seekers are rejected. Irish Times
O'Donoghue
confirms deportations to resume. Irish Times
Asylum-seekers
begin to find their way around Kenmare. Irish Times
Muslim
community has grown as tolerance has declined. Irish Times
Locals-only
buidling code raises cry of racism. Irish Times
Councils
risking racism in policy to save countryside. Irish Times
75% of
refugees (sic) declared bogus and face ban. Irish Independent
Time to
race to the facts. Irish Independent
Opposition
to refugees in only natural. Irish Independent
Minister
confirms use of Kildare barracks for refugees. Leinster Leader
Friday 28 April 2000
Request
to moor 'flotel' in Sligo harbour is rejected. Irish Times
Officials
questioned by Corofin locals on asylum-seekers plans. Irish Times
Liaison
committee demanded as 37 asylum-seekers arrive in Tralee. Irish Times
Growing
fears over dispersal of asylum seekers. Irish Independent
Government
puts every town and village on standby re asylum-seekers. Irish Examiner
Corofin
anger over refugee dispersal plan. Clare Champion
Thursday 27 April 2000
Catholic
Bishops call for regularisation of asylum seekers. Irish Times
Minister
rebuffs bishops' statement. Irish Times
Map
showing asylum seeker dispersal. Irish Times
Corofin
residents oppose hotel plan. Irish Times
Hotel
picket continues as arson confirmed. Irish Times
Places
in Tipperary considered for immigrants. Irish Times
Guesthouse
threat over asylum offer. Irish Times
Action
against reception centre adjourned. Irish Times
Concern
mounts over dispersals policy. Irish Times
Irish
Times editorial on asylum seekers.
Minister
in clash with church over refugees. Irish Independent
Church
seeks amnesty for asylum seekers. Irish Independent
Clogheen
parish priest protests against anti-refugee group. Irish Independent
Irish
Independet editorial on asylum seekers.
Tricky election issue takes place before our very eyes. Irish Independent
Time we
faced realities of immigration. Irish Independent
Time for
Christian response from all of us. Irish Independent
Exploding
the myth of the easy-going Irish. Irish Independent
Wednesday 26 April 2000
Residents
of Tramore say 90 asylum seekers is too many. Irish Times
Packed
village hall in Tipperary told asylum seekers are on way. Irish Times
Tuesday 25 April 2000
Irish
Refugee Council welcomes opinion poll on refugees and asylum seekers. Irish
Times
Residents
of Tipperary town opposed to asylum-seeker accommodation. Irish Times
Monday 24 April 2000
Poll
shows strong support for easing of asylum controls. Irish Times
Editorial on asylum policy. Irish Times
Ballsbridge
residents object to asylum seeker accommodation. Irish Times
Local
consultations sought re asylum accommodation. Irish Times
Minister
for Education rejects request for Islam teacher in Mayo school. Irish Times
Dr
Empey says racism may be greatest future problem. Irish Times
Saturday 22 April 2000
Glenamaddy
welcomes asylum seekers. Tuam Herald
Asylum
seekers for Stradbally. Leinster Express
First
asylum seekers arrive in Tullamore. Offaly Express
Friday 21 April 2000
City-centre
protest over racist attack on teenager. Irish Times
Tramore
tells Department to find another site for asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Kenmare
residents criticise lack of notice on asylum seeker arrive. Irish Times
Plan
for Waterford 'flotel' dropped. Irish Times
Thursday 20 April 2000
Groups
unite to fight direct provision for asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Carlow
village residents want to discuss asylum-seeker arrangements. Irish Times
Wednesday 19 April 2000
Fianna
Fail politician in Tramore fears 'hassle' of asylum-seekers selling 'Big Issues.
Irish Times
Locals
boycott meeting in Cork on plans for asylum hostel. Irish Times
Red
tape prevents teaching for asylum seekers. Gorey Echo
How
asylum seekers adapt in Wexford. Gorey Echo
Education
against prejudice. Mayo News
Tuesday 18 April 2000
Attempts
to block Dublin asylum accommodation. Irish Times
Healy-Rae
defends on 'hoodlum' asylum-seekers. Irish Times
NUI
Cork conference on refugees and asylum seekers. Irish Times
Saturday 15 April 2000
Racial
prejudice increasing in North. Irish Times
Recording
diverse lives and roles of Clare Diaspora. Irish Times
The
changing face of the Irish abroad. Irish Times
Welcome
the challenge of refugees, says Bishop. Kerryman
Opposition
grows in Kildare. Leinster Leader
Friday 14 April 2000
Rosslare
locals claim alternative accommodation can be found for asylum seekers.
Irish Times
Fianna
Fail TD warns against 'time bomb' of asylum seekers. Irish Times
Work
permit charges against Somali dropped. Irish Times
Dundalk
meeting explores "what is a refugee?" Argus
Kildare
threatens anti-refugee pickets. Leinster Nationalist
Opposition
to asylum seekers 'hard to understand'. Carlow Nationalist
Thursday 13 April 2000
Letters on racism and Rosslare protests. Irish Times
Wednesday 12 April 2000
Landmark
legal decision in UK against anti-Semite, racist historian. Irish Times
Rosslare
residents to consider legal challenge. Irish Times
Villagers
to be told of plans to house asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Accommodating
asylum-seekers. Irish Times editorial
Protests
in Rosslare. Enniscorthy Echo
Open
hostility in Rosslare. Enniscorty Echo
More
asylum seekers arrive. New Ross Echo
Viewpoint
of a racist. Echo (note: the newspaper disassociates itself entirely)
Tuesday 11 April 2000
Europe
toughens asylum policies. BBC
Former
DPP gets refugees appeals authority post. Irish Times
NGOs
meet to oppose 'direct provision' to asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Catholic
obligations to minorities are stressed. Irish Times
Refugees
fail to get a Christian welcome, says priest. Irish Independent
Monday 10 April 2000
Echoes of Fethard-on-Sea: Protests
in Wexford against housing of refugees includes boycott call. Irish Times
Airlines
and ferries face tough new laws on asylum-seekers. Irish Independent
Saturday 8 April 2000
Carlow
site is to house asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Villagers
to meet local TDs over refugee hotel plans. Irish Times
Southeast
reacts angrily to prospect of asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Friday 7 April 2000
Extreme racist views voiced in Rosslare. Irish Times
Thursday 6 April 2000
Racist
attacks on Romanian-owned restaurant. Irish Times
Gárda
to adopt human rights culture. Irish Times
Gárda
training to include input from minorities. Irish Times
Letter
from Director, ICMS, on asylum seekers and the clergy. Irish Times
Wednesday 5 April 2000
Gárda
training to include increased input from minorities. Irish Times
Non-nationals
too often viewed as 'guilty ones'. Irish Times
Call
for 'hate crime' laws after Belfast racial attack. Irish Times
Tuesday 4 April 2000
New
setback to Minister on deportations. Irish Times
Court challenges to 50 deportation orders. Irish Times
Travelling
Community clarify stance on refugee accommodation. Irish Times
Britain
adopts tougher line on asylum-seekers. Irish Times
Monday 3 April 2000
Most
CEOs want immigration laws relaxed. Irish Times
O'Donoghue
to send 5,000 Romanians home. Irish Times
Sunday 2 April 2000
Losing sight of our humanity in this ship of fools. Independent
Saturday 1 April 2000
Cabinet
acts to quell accusations of racism. Irish Times
Gardaí to
be given more power to deport 'illegals'. Irish Independent
"Kerryman"
calls for sympathetic policy on asylum-seekers. Kerryman
March 2000 - Government still floundering on asylum policy
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR MARCH: 116
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 175
Friday 31 March 2000
Settling
into a new life of waiting - an Angolan asylum seeker in Donegal. Irish
Times
Rosslare
hotel to house asylum seekers. Irish Times
Australian
detention centres to be investigated by UN. Irish Times
Asylum
seekers find isolation difficult. Irish Times
Leitrim
fails to house any asylum seekers. Irish Times.
Minister
defends Government policy. Irish Times
Thursday 30 March 2000
Civil
Rights groups opposed to 'flotels'. Irish Times
Temporary
immigrants used by fruit-growers. Irish Times
Ahern
denies misleading statements in Australia. Irish Times
Wednesday 29 March 2000
New proposals from Government on asylum seeker
policy. Irish
Times
Members of anti-racist group held after sit-in in Ahern's constituency
office. Irish
Times
New housing measures for asylum
seekers. Irish
Times
Analysis of new housing
proposals. Irish
Times
Government unveils new immigration
policy. Irish
Times
Minister inspects Dutch facilities for asylum
seekers. Irish
Times
Opinion on new Government
initiatives. Irish
Times editorial
Time for caring, inclusive policy towards
refugees. Irish
Times
Radical plan to speed up vetting of asylum
seekers. Irish
Independent
Using flotels a plan of last
resort. Irish
Independent
Cabinet finally getting a grip on growing
problem. Irish
Independent
Imagination needed to tackle
immigration. Irish
Independent
Government gives refugee housing plan full
backing. Examiner
Minister has reservations about housing refugees in
flotels. Examiner
IR£4m. effort to lure skilled immigrants is
launched. Examiner
Tuesday 28 March 2000
IR£70m. package proposed for refugee
accommodation. Irish
Times
Port chief offers site suitable for
'flotel'. Irish
Times
Decision day for
immigrants. Irish
Times editorial
Ellis
Island. Irish
Times
State set to build refugee
facilities. Examiner
Government to house asylum applicants in affluent
suburbs. Irish
Independent
Dutch floating accommodation for asylum
seekers. Irish
Independent
Monday 27 March 2000
Ministers divided on 'flotels' plan for asylum
seekers. Irish
Times
1000 new beds for
asylum-seekers. Irish
Times
Floating reminder of shamed
policies. Irish
Times
Saturday 25 March 2000
Ahern denies trying playing refugee
card. Irish
Times
Waterford would 'not be suitable' for 'floating
hotel'. Irish
Times
SIPTU rejects policy of 'wholesale importation' of foreign
workers. Irish
Times
Fanning the flames - racism in
Spain. Irish
Times
Ahern not kite-flying with remarks about asylum
seekers. Irish
Times
O'Donoghue to unveil radical plan on
asylum0-seekers. Irish
Times
No easy life in Germany for
asylum-seekers. Irish
Times
Right to seek and enjoy asylum is a human
right. Irish
Times
Refugee
on run after deportation is ordered. New Ross Standard
Friday 24 March 2000
Attracting overseas labour is unwise, says
ESRI.
Irish Times
Bruton accuses Ahern of exploiting immigration
issue.
Irish Times
Full text of Bruton
statement. Irish
Times
Government to lease
'flotels'.
Irish Times
Door to integration locked, conference
told. Irish
Times
Refugees believe language is a major
barrier. Irish
Times
Dangers in new census question on
race.
Irish Times
Councillors express anti-refugee views in
Kerry. Kerryman
Wednesday 22 March 2000
Asylum-seekers outside Dublin effectively in
detention. Irish
Times
Accommodation will be provided for asylum-seekers, says
Minister. Irish
Times
All-Ireland anti-racism campaign
sought. Irish
Times
Harney hauls down asylum-seekers detention
kite. Irish
Times
Tuesday 21 March 2000
Ahern climbs down on detention camp
issue.
Irish Times
Asylum-seekers quit allocated
housing. Irish
Times
Minister appeals to Irish in France to return
home.
Irish Times
British open fast-track privately-run prison for
asylum-seekers. Irish
Times
Government TD defends policy on
asylum.
Irish Times
Monday 20 March 2000
O'Donoghue to "tighten up" illegal access to
State. Irish
Times
Asylum seekers paid IR£5,000 each for
journey. Irish
Times
Saturday 18 March 2000
Taoiseach gets into hot water over
immigrants. Irish
Times
Ahern at his most devious with throwaway
remarks. Irish
Times
Friday 17 March 2000
St Patrick - Immigrant
Preacher.
Irish Times editorial
Next census to have question on
ethnicity. Irish
Times
Department claims it is not imposing new visa
curbs. Irish
Times
St Patrick lucky Fianna Fail was not in power in
432. Irish
Times
Hail global St Patrick - female, green, gay, black, illegal
immigrant. Irish
Times
Thursday 16 March 2000
Government tensions over Ahern
comments.
Irish Times
EU wants common asylum
policy.
Irish Times
Danish asylum-seekers are moved to Red Cross centre, not detained in
compounds. Irish
Times
English company claims to source accommodation 'on behalf of
Government'. Irish
Times
Long-stay detention campus
'repugnant'.
Irish Times
St Patrick - an undocumented
immigrant.
Irish Times editorial
Letter from Director, ICMS, on Ahern
remarks.
Irish Times
Australian system favoured by Taoiseach condemned by
UN. Examiner
Wednesday 15 March 2000
UNHCR 'totally opposed' to detention of asylum
seekers. Irish
Times.
Taoiseach refuses to rule out refugee detention. Irish
Times.
Health Board heads rebuked for disputing asylum policy. Irish
Times.
Refugee detention would put Ireland out of step with Europe. Irish
Times.
Ahern castigated over 'racist' refugee stance. Irish Independent.
Ahern stokes refugee row. Examiner
Australian systems criticised by Amnesty
International. RTÉ
RealAudio report
Tuesday 14 March 2000
Outrage at remarks by Taoiseach on asylum seeker detention in
Australia. Irish
Times.
Departments clash over housing for asylum-seekers. Irish
Times.
Australian internment arrangements. Irish
Times.
Refugee detention hint sparks protest. Irish Times.
Ahern may introduce detention centres. Examiner.
Tough measures on immigrants a dangerous move. Examiner
editorial.
Monday 13 March 2000
Asylum-seekers to march in Saint Patrick's parade. Irish Times.
Saturday 11 March 2000
Warm welcome for refugees in Listowel. Kerryman.
Thursday 9 March 2000
Government considers tents for asylum
seekers. Irish
Times
Survey shows high levels of racism experienced by Africans in Ireland. Irish
Times.
Wednesday 8 March 2000
Civil Liberties group critical of proposed restriction on asylum seekers' right of
appeal.
Irish Times.
UDC
anger over asylum decision. Westmeath Independent
Tuesday 7 March 2000
Letter from Director, ICMS, on asylum policy. Irish Times
Saturday 4 March 2000
Irish Refugee Council rejects plan for floating
accommodation. Irish
Times.
Fianna Fail rejects open door policy. Irish
Times.
Where are the extra workers coming from? Irish
Times.
Facing the challenge of mass immigration.
Irish Times.
Bleak life for Ennis asylum-seekers.
Irish Times.
Friday 3 March 2000
Complex issues facing asylum seekers in
Birr. Midland Tribune.
Asylum sekers in Clonakilty. Southern Star
Thursday 2 March 2000
Editorial on immigration
policy. Irish
Times.
Minister for Justice hits out at critics of asylum policy. Irish
Times.
Asylum seeker centres too costly to build. Irish
Times.
Minister rounds on critics of asylum policy. Irish Independent.
Wednesday 1 March 2000
Plan to bring immigrants to
Ireland. Irish
Times.
Government to be advised to delay work visa system. Irish
Times.
Comparative study on refugee law in Europe. Irish
Times.
Report at odds with Irish policy. Irish
Times.
Irish Refugee Council concerned at dispersal of young asylum seekers. Irish
Times.
Top lawyers back bid to fingerprint asylum seekers. Irish Independent.
Cultures on our doorstep. Enniscorthy Echo.
February 2000 - dispersals policy takes effect
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR FEBRUARY: 28
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES, YEAR TO DATE: 59
Tuesday 29 February 2000
Welfare officers threaten boycott over asylum dispersal
policy. Irish
Times.
Letter from Refugee Support Group, Westport, Co. Mayo. Irish
Times.
Need for skilled immigrants stressed. RTÉ RealAudio
report.
Saturday 26 February 2000
Racism in endemic in Dublin, says
MEP. Irish
Times.
Rule preventing employment a 'major problem'. Enniscorthy Guardian.
Intellectual codolgy no substitute for real history. Kerryman.
Thursday 24 February 2000
Racism worsening in West of
Ireland. Irish
Times.
Ilegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Bill should be referred to Supreme Court. Irish
Times.
Monday 21 February 2000
Immigration Control Platform distributing anti-immigrant
literature. Irish
Times.
Racism conference planned as refugee policies are challenged. Irish
Times.
Saturday 19 February 2000
Health Board has no fears on health of asylum seekers. Tuam Herald.
Thursday 17 February 2000
Minister denies new proposals will affect asylum
seekers. Irish
Times.
FLAC/ICCL letter on current treatment of asylum seekers. Irish
Times.
Clare County Council implements racist housing policy. Irish
Times.
Wednesday 16 February 2000
Changes in asylum appeals system criticised. Irish Times
Wednesday 15 February 2000
Assistance to refugees cost IR£53m last year. Irish Times.
Friday 11 February 2000
Government approves new plan for
refugees. Irish Times.
Government plans to tighten court appeal procedures for refugees. Irish
Times.
A warm welcome in a cold climate. Clare Champion.
Wednesday 9 February 2000
Rent allowances for asylum seekers queried. Enniscorthy Echo.
Monday 7 February 2000
Galway group seeks better support for asylum
seekers. Irish
Times.
Skilled asylum seekers unable to work. Irish
Times.
Former refugee appeals chief toughest on asylum seekers. Irish Independent.
Thursday 3 February 2000
Judge criticises appalling frequency of racial abuse. Irish Times.
Wednesday 2 February 2000
Racist incident on Cork-Dublin
train. Irish
Times.
IR£15 per week for those sent outside the capital. Irish Times.
Four asylum seekers found in Rosslare Europort. Wexford Echo.
Tuesday 1 February 2000
Hypocrisy on who we will allow into Ireland. Irish Times.
January 2000 - plus ca change..
NUMBER OF PRESS STORIES FOR JANUARY: 31
Monday 31 January 2000
More staff test positive for TB at refugee
centres. Irish
Times.
Clare to be centre of anti-racism drive. Irish
Times.
Saturday 29 January 2000
No sign of any asylum seekers in Glenamaddy
yet. Tuam Herald.
Asylum-seekers welcomed in Birr. Offaly Express.
Friday 28 January 2000
Plan for asylum seekers welcomed. Irish Times.
Thursday 27 January 2000
Treatment of child asylum-seekers criticised. Irish Times.
Tuesday 25 January 2000
Government approves major anti-racism
campaign. Irish
Times.
Refugees made welcome in Clonakilty. Irish
Times.
Monday 24 January 2000
Opinion poll shows majority in favour of lmiting refugee
numbers. Irish
Times. (Note: this poll and its interpretation are seriously flawed).
Gárdaí question North African immigrants, apparently at request of FBI.
Irish
Times.
Editorial on attitudes towards refugees. Irish
Times.
Many asylum seekers have serious medical problems. Irish Times.
Friday 21 January 2000
TB present among some asylum seekers. Irish Times.
Wednesday 19 January 2000
Growing traffic in human misery. Western People.
Tuesday 18 January 2000
Refugee adjucator
resigns. Irish
Times.
Minister responds to resignation. Irish Times.
Department of Justice criticised over visa refusals. Irish
Times.
Monday 17 January 2000
Immigration and the labour market. Irish Times.
Friday 14 January 2000
500 granted refugee status last
year. Irish
Times.
Fine Gael party calls for new immigration policy. Fine Gael press
statement.
RTÉ Realvideo
television on Fine Gael document; Government response.
Second RTÉ
realvideo - calls for inclusion and integration.
Thursday 13 January 2000
Horror situations refugees flee from overlooked. Irish Times.
Saturday 8 January 2000
Irish Times editiorial on housing refugees.
Friday 7 January 2000
Homeless Aid will be asked to take refugees in Drogheda. Drogheda Independent.
Thursday 6 January 2000
Refugees unable to break out of housing
trap. Irish
Times.
Survey shows integration is the aim. Irish
Times.
Overnight visits at refugee centres not permitted. Irish
Times.
Tuesday 4 January 2000
7762 persons sought asylum in Ireland in
1999. Irish
Times.
Asylum-seeker amnesty sought. Irish
Times.
Monday 3 January
59 asylum seekers arrive in Rosslare. Irish Times.