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Draconian asylum and immigration system needs reform, Mr Shatter |
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012: Writing in the Irish Examiner this frank article, written by Colette Brown, concisely sums up what many individuals and organisations concerned with the human rights, health and the wellbeing of asylum seekers have been saying for years. Read More |
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Court limits right of EU states to send asylum seekers to state of first entry
22 Dec 2011: An Irish Times Article by CAROL COULTER, Legal Affairs Editor reports that an asylum seeker may not be sent back to the first EU member state he landed in from outside the EU if he risks being subjected to inhuman treatment there, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled. Read more. |
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Asylum request rejections 'too high'
The Irish Times - 5 Jan. 2012: Ireland’s low rate of acceptance of asylum applications largely explains the continuing drop in asylum seekers coming here in recent years, according to advocacy groups. Responding to figures which show asylum applications fell by one-third last year, the Irish Refugee Council and the Spiritan Asylum Service Initiative (Spirasi) called on Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to improve conditions for the 5,400 asylum seekers awaiting decisions. Read more |
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Recognition and Awards
Last year as in previous years Cois Tine undertook a lot of work that made a difference to many people. Usually this just happened with little notoriety. In 2011 it was a bit different as Cois Tine was featured in RTE's the Secret Millionaire Programme and received a very welcome prize of €5,000. However, this was not the only award that Cois Tine received in recent times. It also received recognition as runner up in the national Diverse Ireland Awards and two Certificates of Recognition, one from AKIDWA a Dublin based African Women's Organisation and the second from the Sudanese Association of Cork. These were given for Cois Tine's "support" and for "dedication to promoting equality and Justice for migrant women in Ireland."
Most recently Cois Tine was presented with the Nigerian Community of Cork's Non-Governmental Organisation of the Year Award for "being the most supportive organisation to its main and sub-communities." At the presentation which took place in January 2012 Fr. Angelo Lafferty, Director, represented Cois Tine and received the award from the President of the Nigerian Associations Cork branch, Mr Emeka Ikevuasi. Other members of the association who were present on the occasion were the Youth & Special Events Coordinator and Acting Secretary, Mr Tony Lawani and two members of the Board of Trustees, Pastor Dickson Iribasoye and Mr Ben Uzoma. Mrs Eileen McDonald was also present representing Cois Tine staff.
Our thanks to all who have acknowledged our work we appreciate this and are encouraged as a result. |
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Fall in asylum seekers linked to recession and tougher controls
4 Jan 2012: An article by PAUL CULLEN of the Irish Times Political Staff reports that Ireland has lost its appeal as a haven for asylum seekers, with a fall of one-third in the numbers coming here to seek protection last year. Read more |
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