The Immigrant Council of Ireland
@immigrationirl.bsky.social
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is a national, independent non-governmental organisation that promotes the rights of migrants.
https://linktr.ee/ici.communications
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The Immigrant Council of Ireland has today published its Impact Report for 2024, highlighting the organisation’s achievements and the work carried out to support and empower migrants living in Ireland.
Read the full report and our press release on our website #linkinbio
Read the full report and our press release on our website #linkinbio
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has today published its Impact Report for 2024, highlighting the organisation’s achievements and the work carried out to support and empower migrants living in Ireland.
Read the full report and our press release on our website #linkinbio
Read the full report and our press release on our website #linkinbio
Our Helpline and office will be closed on Friday 7th November, due to the passing of our founder Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy.
The Helpline will reopen on Monday 10th with our regular hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
Evening support on Tuesdays:
7 pm - 9
The Helpline will reopen on Monday 10th with our regular hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
Evening support on Tuesdays:
7 pm - 9
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Our Helpline and office will be closed on Friday 7th November, due to the passing of our founder Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy.
The Helpline will reopen on Monday 10th with our regular hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
Evening support on Tuesdays:
7 pm - 9
The Helpline will reopen on Monday 10th with our regular hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
Evening support on Tuesdays:
7 pm - 9
Changes being discussed in media to the accommodation supports provided to Ukrainians in Ireland are very concerning says the Ukraine Civil Society Forum. Check out their statement: www.immigrantcouncil.ie/news/press-r...
November 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Changes being discussed in media to the accommodation supports provided to Ukrainians in Ireland are very concerning says the Ukraine Civil Society Forum. Check out their statement: www.immigrantcouncil.ie/news/press-r...
Press Release: Immigrant Council of Ireland mourns the passing of its founder, Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, whose passing brings great sorrow to all who knew her.
Contact communications@immigrantcouncil.ie for media interviews.
Contact communications@immigrantcouncil.ie for media interviews.
November 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Press Release: Immigrant Council of Ireland mourns the passing of its founder, Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, whose passing brings great sorrow to all who knew her.
Contact communications@immigrantcouncil.ie for media interviews.
Contact communications@immigrantcouncil.ie for media interviews.
🚨Calling all teachers, parents, and young people!
Our Creative Competition is well underway and the deadline is fast approaching on Friday 24th October. 🎨
We've created these 10 tips on how to #ShowRacismTheRedCard online.
Enter the competition at the #linkinbio
Our Creative Competition is well underway and the deadline is fast approaching on Friday 24th October. 🎨
We've created these 10 tips on how to #ShowRacismTheRedCard online.
Enter the competition at the #linkinbio
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🚨Calling all teachers, parents, and young people!
Our Creative Competition is well underway and the deadline is fast approaching on Friday 24th October. 🎨
We've created these 10 tips on how to #ShowRacismTheRedCard online.
Enter the competition at the #linkinbio
Our Creative Competition is well underway and the deadline is fast approaching on Friday 24th October. 🎨
We've created these 10 tips on how to #ShowRacismTheRedCard online.
Enter the competition at the #linkinbio
As a member of the Coalition on the #EUMigrationPact, we’re highlighting our top concerns with the new legislation and educating people on why this matters for Irish society.
Read our 5 reasons below and get our explainer at the link in bio 🔗
#PactCheck #ActOnThePact
Read our 5 reasons below and get our explainer at the link in bio 🔗
#PactCheck #ActOnThePact
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As a member of the Coalition on the #EUMigrationPact, we’re highlighting our top concerns with the new legislation and educating people on why this matters for Irish society.
Read our 5 reasons below and get our explainer at the link in bio 🔗
#PactCheck #ActOnThePact
Read our 5 reasons below and get our explainer at the link in bio 🔗
#PactCheck #ActOnThePact
We were at the Ireland Against Racism Carnival last weekend to stand against racism and celebrate diversity.
Let’s all continue to #ShowRacismTheRedCard and make sure our communities continue to be welcoming and inclusive to all.
Read more about our anti-racism work #linkinbio 🔗
Let’s all continue to #ShowRacismTheRedCard and make sure our communities continue to be welcoming and inclusive to all.
Read more about our anti-racism work #linkinbio 🔗
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We were at the Ireland Against Racism Carnival last weekend to stand against racism and celebrate diversity.
Let’s all continue to #ShowRacismTheRedCard and make sure our communities continue to be welcoming and inclusive to all.
Read more about our anti-racism work #linkinbio 🔗
Let’s all continue to #ShowRacismTheRedCard and make sure our communities continue to be welcoming and inclusive to all.
Read more about our anti-racism work #linkinbio 🔗
Our KIND Project, in collaboration with @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social and law firm partners, has won an award at the @ChambersIreland Sustainable Business Impact Awards for Volunteering and Pro Bono Service.
Well done to all involved!
@supportkind.org
Well done to all involved!
@supportkind.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our KIND Project, in collaboration with @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social and law firm partners, has won an award at the @ChambersIreland Sustainable Business Impact Awards for Volunteering and Pro Bono Service.
Well done to all involved!
@supportkind.org
Well done to all involved!
@supportkind.org
We are so excited to announce the launch of this year’s Creative Competition as part of the #ShowRacismtheRedCard programme.
Open to Secondary #School communities, #Youth Clubs and Young #Artists (third level students) across #Ireland.
All the details at the link in bio 🔗
Open to Secondary #School communities, #Youth Clubs and Young #Artists (third level students) across #Ireland.
All the details at the link in bio 🔗
September 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are so excited to announce the launch of this year’s Creative Competition as part of the #ShowRacismtheRedCard programme.
Open to Secondary #School communities, #Youth Clubs and Young #Artists (third level students) across #Ireland.
All the details at the link in bio 🔗
Open to Secondary #School communities, #Youth Clubs and Young #Artists (third level students) across #Ireland.
All the details at the link in bio 🔗
Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social was at the Congress of Polish organisations on Saturday to speak about the integration framework here in #Ireland.
Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral.
#Poland #migration #EU #Europe
Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral.
#Poland #migration #EU #Europe
September 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social was at the Congress of Polish organisations on Saturday to speak about the integration framework here in #Ireland.
Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral.
#Poland #migration #EU #Europe
Teresa also had the opportunity to talk with Polish ambassador Artur Michalski and Polish Consul Michal Wybiral.
#Poland #migration #EU #Europe
@dorasirl.bsky.social is conducting a survey amongst those living in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) in #Ireland, as well as those who are now living in their own accommodation in the community.
The survey can be filled out here: tinyurl.com/RecConditions
The survey can be filled out here: tinyurl.com/RecConditions
September 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@dorasirl.bsky.social is conducting a survey amongst those living in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) in #Ireland, as well as those who are now living in their own accommodation in the community.
The survey can be filled out here: tinyurl.com/RecConditions
The survey can be filled out here: tinyurl.com/RecConditions
Our Advocacy and Policy Manager met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday alongside other #civilsociety organisations during his country visit to Ireland.
#humanrights#migration#housing#Ireland#UnitedNations
#humanrights#migration#housing#Ireland#UnitedNations
September 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our Advocacy and Policy Manager met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday alongside other #civilsociety organisations during his country visit to Ireland.
#humanrights#migration#housing#Ireland#UnitedNations
#humanrights#migration#housing#Ireland#UnitedNations
We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing support@immigrantcouncil.ie.
Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866
Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025
Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866
Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing support@immigrantcouncil.ie.
Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866
Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025
Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866
Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025
With #Ireland’s presidential #election around the corner, now is a good time for those thinking of running for locals in 2029 to get some canvassing experience.
Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️
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Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️
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Thinking about running for a Council seat in 2029? Here are the 4 steps you should take now.
In the next few years, many opportunities will arise to improve your electoral chances. Make sure to grab them. Here are the 4 things you should do right now. A bonus tip included for party members.
migrantsvote.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
With #Ireland’s presidential #election around the corner, now is a good time for those thinking of running for locals in 2029 to get some canvassing experience.
Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️
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Take a look at this article written by our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social on how to prepare for a #political campaign ⬇️
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Back to school and back to #ShowRacismTheRedCard across Ireland! 🛑
We deliver workshops to kids from 1st to 6th class on what racism is, how it impacts people, and why diversity should be celebrated.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in our bio🔗
Supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund.
We deliver workshops to kids from 1st to 6th class on what racism is, how it impacts people, and why diversity should be celebrated.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in our bio🔗
Supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund.
September 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Back to school and back to #ShowRacismTheRedCard across Ireland! 🛑
We deliver workshops to kids from 1st to 6th class on what racism is, how it impacts people, and why diversity should be celebrated.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in our bio🔗
Supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund.
We deliver workshops to kids from 1st to 6th class on what racism is, how it impacts people, and why diversity should be celebrated.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in our bio🔗
Supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund.
Four steps to being an ally ✅
Watch our video to find out what to do if you see someone being racially abused in a public space 🛑
Find out more on our website 🔗
Watch our video to find out what to do if you see someone being racially abused in a public space 🛑
Find out more on our website 🔗
August 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Four steps to being an ally ✅
Watch our video to find out what to do if you see someone being racially abused in a public space 🛑
Find out more on our website 🔗
Watch our video to find out what to do if you see someone being racially abused in a public space 🛑
Find out more on our website 🔗
The Immigrant Council of Ireland invites proposals from qualified individuals or organisations to deliver the first stage of the Indicators for Local Integration (ILI) project.
To apply head to the link in our bio 🔗
Deadline for submission: Monday, 01 September 2025, at 6:00 PM.
To apply head to the link in our bio 🔗
Deadline for submission: Monday, 01 September 2025, at 6:00 PM.
August 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Immigrant Council of Ireland invites proposals from qualified individuals or organisations to deliver the first stage of the Indicators for Local Integration (ILI) project.
To apply head to the link in our bio 🔗
Deadline for submission: Monday, 01 September 2025, at 6:00 PM.
To apply head to the link in our bio 🔗
Deadline for submission: Monday, 01 September 2025, at 6:00 PM.
How can you help fight racism in society? 🛑
♻Share our resource on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to racism around us.
We all have a part to play to #StopRacism and be an ally 🫂
♻Share our resource on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to racism around us.
We all have a part to play to #StopRacism and be an ally 🫂
August 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
How can you help fight racism in society? 🛑
♻Share our resource on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to racism around us.
We all have a part to play to #StopRacism and be an ally 🫂
♻Share our resource on what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to racism around us.
We all have a part to play to #StopRacism and be an ally 🫂
🚨Applications now open!🚨
Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November.
Apply at link in bio🔗
Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November.
Apply at link in bio🔗
August 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🚨Applications now open!🚨
Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November.
Apply at link in bio🔗
Our Migrant Leadership Academy is now open for applications. The training will take place in Dublin over 3 days from 3rd to 5th October 2025, followed by three online sessions in November.
Apply at link in bio🔗
How can you respond if you see a racist attack or incident in public? 🛑
We can ALL play a part to be an ally to others. Report racist incidents to:
🔺An Garda Síochána for criminal incidents: call 999 or 112
🔺Report all racist incidents to INAR: www.ireport.ie
👉And don't forget to share this post!
We can ALL play a part to be an ally to others. Report racist incidents to:
🔺An Garda Síochána for criminal incidents: call 999 or 112
🔺Report all racist incidents to INAR: www.ireport.ie
👉And don't forget to share this post!
August 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
How can you respond if you see a racist attack or incident in public? 🛑
We can ALL play a part to be an ally to others. Report racist incidents to:
🔺An Garda Síochána for criminal incidents: call 999 or 112
🔺Report all racist incidents to INAR: www.ireport.ie
👉And don't forget to share this post!
We can ALL play a part to be an ally to others. Report racist incidents to:
🔺An Garda Síochána for criminal incidents: call 999 or 112
🔺Report all racist incidents to INAR: www.ireport.ie
👉And don't forget to share this post!
Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social spoke to @rteradio1.bsky.social #MorningIreland yesterday about the recent hate-related attacks on members of the immigrant community in #Ireland.
Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Are racist attacks in Ireland on the rise?
Teresa Buczkowska, Immigrant Council of Ireland CEO, discusses the increased anxiety in migrant communities over hate-related incidents.
www.rte.ie
August 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our CEO @tbuczkowska.bsky.social spoke to @rteradio1.bsky.social #MorningIreland yesterday about the recent hate-related attacks on members of the immigrant community in #Ireland.
Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Listen to the interview here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Well done to the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social on the positive decision today by the EU Court of Justice ruling the Irish State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs.
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre secures judgment confirming State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs
Immediate Release: 01 August 2025 The Court of Justice of the European Union, in a decision given today, said that States can be held accountable when they break laws which were intended to prote...
www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
August 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Well done to the @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social on the positive decision today by the EU Court of Justice ruling the Irish State cannot evade obligations to cover protection applicants’ basic needs.
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
Read the Irish Refugee Council's statement here: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/News/irish-r...
July 30th is #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons.
At the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the trafficking of migrant women for sexual exploitation remains a priority focus, with women and girls making up more than 90% of prostituted people. 🧵
#EndHumanTrafficking
At the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the trafficking of migrant women for sexual exploitation remains a priority focus, with women and girls making up more than 90% of prostituted people. 🧵
#EndHumanTrafficking
July 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
July 30th is #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons.
At the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the trafficking of migrant women for sexual exploitation remains a priority focus, with women and girls making up more than 90% of prostituted people. 🧵
#EndHumanTrafficking
At the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the trafficking of migrant women for sexual exploitation remains a priority focus, with women and girls making up more than 90% of prostituted people. 🧵
#EndHumanTrafficking
We joined the migrant-led solidarity march in #Dublin City this weekend to show support for the victim of the recent hate-related attack and the affected community.
The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with all migrants in Ireland and will continue to fight racism in all its forms.
The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with all migrants in Ireland and will continue to fight racism in all its forms.
July 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We joined the migrant-led solidarity march in #Dublin City this weekend to show support for the victim of the recent hate-related attack and the affected community.
The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with all migrants in Ireland and will continue to fight racism in all its forms.
The Immigrant Council stands in solidarity with all migrants in Ireland and will continue to fight racism in all its forms.
If you are a migrant living in Ireland who is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone!
The organisations listed below can help you ⬇️
Repost and share with your network!
The organisations listed below can help you ⬇️
Repost and share with your network!
July 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you are a migrant living in Ireland who is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone!
The organisations listed below can help you ⬇️
Repost and share with your network!
The organisations listed below can help you ⬇️
Repost and share with your network!