A new scheme for undocumented migrants is being considered by the Minister for Justice. Under the proposed scheme, it could see over 17,000 people’s status being regularised, 3,000 of which are children. Although the scheme is not yet fully formulated, the government hopes to publish a policy document early in the new year. The scheme … Read more
Supreme Court hears from IHREC on citizenship In light of the decision in Charaf Damache v The Minister for Justice and Equality in October 2020, the Supreme Court will decide whether Ireland’s law on of the revocation of citizenship is unconstitutional. The Respondent, an Algerian national, was provided with notice that his citizenship was to … Read more
A man has been jailed for ten and a half years for repeatedly assaulting and coercively controlling his former partner of 20 months over an extended period of time. This landmark decision marks the first time a jury has found anyone guilty of coercive control since the offence was introduced under the 2018 Domestic Violence … Read more
EU Treaty Rights and Domestic Residence Online Applications As announced on the INIS website on Friday 15th January, between Monday 18 January and Friday 30 April 2021, applicants for both EU Treaty Rights and Domestic Residence are permitted to submit their applications by email along with copies of supporting documentation. COVID-19 & the English Language … Read more
A new law is being introduced to target adults who entice children into committing crimes, Minister for Justice Helen Mc Antee TD and the Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne TD have announced. This will outlaw the grooming of children into crime, which if found guilty, comes with a five year prison sentence. … Read more
