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In June 2015, the Government's Working Group on the Protection Process and Direct Provision published a report outlining over 170 recommendations that aimed to reform the system and improve the living conditions for asylum seekers in Ireland. Regrettably, 10 months on from the conclusion of the Working Group, there has been very little little change and only limited implementation of the recommendations. |
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Eugene Quinn, Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland, has published an analysis of the implementation of the recommendations, outlining the key changes and the many shortcomings associated with this process to date.
The analysis was published in 'Working Notes', Issue 76, and is available to view here: Time to Act |
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A Burmese man who has been living in Direct Provision for seven years is now entitled to bring his case to the Supreme Court, who will examine his right to work as an asylum seeker in Ireland. His case was previously rejected by the Court of Appeal.
This test case could have enormous implications for asylum seeker rights in Ireland if successful.
Ireland is one of only two EU countries that prohibit asylum seekers from employment, the other country is Lithuania. The EU Directive on Reception Conditions recommends the right to work after 9 months. |
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This blanket ban on employment is one of the biggest challenges facing people in the system and it has a knock on effect on people who are subsequently granted residency rights, particularly after lengthy stays in Direct Provision with no work rights or access to education.
No date has yet been set for the Supreme Court hearing of this test case for the right to work but we will keep you updated on any developments. You can read more about this case in the Irish Times article here: IT article "Supreme Court to hear test case on asylum seeker's right to work" |
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Doras Luimní has been implementing the Fair Work Standards campaign to promote work place rights in Limerick city since November 2015.
The campaign is an opportunity for local workers to learn about their basic rights and entitlements under Irish employment law. It also aims to promote fairness at work for all workers, regardless of their type of employment. Every employee has a right to fair and decent work and to have his/her dignity respected at all times.
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A further aim of this campaign is to identify and acknowledge workplaces that already engage in fair work practices. This will be achieved via on-line survey, which can be accessed online here: FWS Survey
Doras will be engaging in outreach work over the next 3 months to further boost participation in the Fair Work Standards campaign. If you would like to request an outreach visit or would like more information on the campaign, please contact Mariaam at m.bhatti@dorasluimni.org or call 061310328.
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On Wednesday 18th May, Doras Luimní will host a seminar on migrant participation in the trade union movement.
The event will focus on the presentation of our research findings on the participation level of migrants in trade unions and will create an opportunity for participants to discuss related challenges and suggested ways forward.
This research and seminar is part of our Fair Work Standards campaign, addressing employment issues and labour exploitation in the region.
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For more information about this seminar and/ or to RSVP for the event, please contact Mariaam Bhatti at m.bhatti@dorasluimni.org or call 061310328.
More information about the Fair Work Standards campaign is available on our website here: Fair Work Standards |
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Each year, VTOS organise an Intercultural Day to celebrate the many diverse cultures that live and learn in Limerick.
This year the event will take place on Thursday 12th May from 10:30am out in the new VTOS building at St Enda's school, Killmallock Road.
There will be a wide variety of food, music and entertainment from around the world, including an opportunity to try out tribal drumming. This event is not to be missed!
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Our English classes will finish up for the term on Thursday 2nd June 2016. We do not run English classes over the summer months but if you are interested in taking part in September, please call into the Doras office to apply.
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In the meantime and throughout the Summer months, there are conversational English classes (Fáilte Isteach) available every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm in Christ Church hall (behind the Doras Luimní office) and all are very welcome to attend. Please contact Doras Luimní at info@dorasluimni.org or call 061310328 for further details about learning English in Limerick.
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Doras Luimní is now closed to the public every Wednesday and Friday. Our drop-in hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning, with appointments available for the afternoon.
Apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause!
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The Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) is undertaking a piece of research that aims to discover how the people who live, play, work and learn in Ireland feel about their sense of belonging.
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This research will allow the public as well as the community sector to have their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them and what our funding priorities should be.
As part of the research, CFI are asking people to complete this short, anonymous survey about "belonging" in Irish communities, which will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The findings from this survey will help to shape the future grant-giving practices of CFI.
Please feel free to share this survey with anyone you feel might be interested in taking part. For more information on the Community Foundation of Ireland, please visit their website here: CFI website
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If you have a story you would like to share with us or would like to feature your event, please contact Aideen at Doras Luimní at a.roche@dorasluimni.org.
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