A potentially deadly incident was narrowly averted on the evening of Saturday, 10 January 2026, when quick-thinking pub patrons intervened to stop a masked gunman from opening fire inside The 79 Inn. Gardaí confirmed they were called to the licensed premises following reports that a man had entered the pub wearing a balaclava and carrying […]
2023 – 2025 Between 2023 and 2025, the Irish State spent approximately €4.5–5.1 billion on refugee accommodation, compared with around €1.0–1.1 billion on homelessness accommodation, once all relevant spending lines are fully aggregated and compared on a like-for-like basis. Based on official budgets, parliamentary answers, and published statistics, this means Ireland allocated roughly four times […]
New population data published by the Central Statistics Office shows that Ireland’s recent population growth has been driven by a combination of inward migration and natural increase, rather than migration alone. The figures indicate that births have continued to outnumber deaths, while immigration has remained elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, emigration […]
Legal figures have warned that the growing practice of discussing ongoing criminal cases on social media risks undermining fair trial rights and distorting public understanding of the justice system. Recent high-profile cases have been accompanied by widespread online speculation, often involving incorrect or incomplete information. Judges have repeatedly cautioned against commentary that could prejudice proceedings […]
Contrary to frequent claims online, official accommodation data shows that the majority of international protection applicants are housed outside Dublin, with centres spread across every region of the country. Department of Integration figures indicate that rural counties and regional towns account for a substantial proportion of IPAS accommodation, reflecting capacity constraints in the capital and […]
The Department of Justice has confirmed a sharp increase in deportation orders issued in recent years, though the number of actual removals remains significantly lower due to legal, logistical and humanitarian constraints. Figures released to Ireland Reports show that while thousands of deportation orders are issued annually, only a fraction result in enforced removals. Officials […]
Gardaí are investigating a series of arson attacks on properties linked to asylum accommodation amid growing concern about online calls for “direct action” against centres housing international protection applicants. In recent months, several buildings earmarked for use as accommodation have been damaged or destroyed before residents could move in. Gardaí have repeatedly warned that the […]
A man accused of threatening Gardaí during a standoff at Blanchardstown Garda station has been remanded in custody following a court appearance, where a psychiatric assessment was also ordered. The incident, which occurred in January 2026, involved a 30-year-old man who was reported to be armed with multiple knives. He was arrested following the standoff […]
Ireland has seen a clear increase in immigration from India in recent years, driven largely by work and study pathways, according to official data compiled by EMN Ireland. The trend has prompted commentary online, including claims of a sudden spike in asylum applications but the available official figures do not support the idea of an […]
A social media claim alleging that a “Swedish” man involved in a violent criminal case was living in an Irish IPAS centre has been widely circulated online but available reporting indicates the case relates to Sweden and has been misrepresented as an Irish incident The original post, shared in Irish social media groups, attempted to […]