Coalition statement, 04.09.2015 This is an extraordinary situation and it is unacceptable that the Irish Government has not provided a clear statement of leadership, when Irish people are calling for action. Without compassionate and courageous action and leadership, more lives
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High Court finds serious failures in Garda investigation of trafficking for forced labour in cannabis growhouse Today (Wednesday 15 April 2015) the High Court ruled that Gardaí failed to identify a victim of human trafficking, resulting in the imprisonment of
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MEDIA RELEASE On International Migrants Day, Wednesday December 18th, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) highlights the importance of migrants to society, the economy and community life in Ireland. MRCI Director Siobhan O’Donoghue said, “This is a day to celebrate the
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This is Marielle (right) with her sister Marisol. Yesterday Marielle sat her first Leaving Certificate exams. In 2007, Marielle came to Ireland from the Philippines to join her parents, who were working here. Marielle spent 6 years in secondary school
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MEDIA RELEASE 16.04.2013 The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) today welcomed the publication of the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013. The Bill will at last criminalise forced labour (modern-day slavery) in Ireland and protect victims who have been
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