Human-Rights & Brexit
In the aftermath of Brexit, cross-border bodies will work together to make sure Human Rights are upheld in both the Republic and the North of Ireland. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) will...
Non-binary person granted asylum for the first time in the UK
A landmark ruling has taken place in the UK, after a non-binary person from El Salvador has been granted asylum for the first time. The applicant, Arthur Britney Joestar, 29, when arriving in the UK in October 2017, identified as a gay man, but came to identify as non-binary...
Automatic Extension of Immigration Permissions
Foreign nationals with immigration stamps due to expire in the coming weeks will be able to remain in Ireland until at least January 20th, 2021 under the latest temporary extension by Government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Three categories of foreign nationals will be able to avail of...
Tax Clearance for Irish Citizenship Applications
The Department of Justice have confirmed that from 23 November 2020, persons who are applying for a Certificate of Irish Naturalisation must submit an up to date Tax Clearance Certificate as part of their supporting documentation. A Tax Clearance Certificate is a document which is issued by the Irish...
Circuit Court business during Level 5 restrictions
With Covid-19 restrictions presently set at Level 5 for a 6 week period from midnight Wednesday 21st October 2020, matters in the Circuit Court will be dealt with as follows: Criminal Matters Ongoing jury trials will continue to conclusion. No new trials will commence until the 16th November at...