Muslim claims garda told him â€˜you travel too muchâ€™

Last update: Thursday, July 5, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

A YOUNG Chechen Muslim, who fled discrimination in Russia before gaining refugee status in Ireland in 2003, has described as “unacceptable” an alleged comment made to him by a detective garda at Dublin Airport about his travel being “suspicious”.

Sari swaps footballs for Fenders

Last update: Thursday, July 5, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

SPORT Against Racism Ireland (Sari) are usually on the lookout for footballers and referees to participate in their competitions, but this time around they are making a call for musicians and any acts interested in performing at an upcoming series of multicultural gigs.

Spanish embassy denies refusing Nigeriansâ€™ visas

Last update: Thursday, July 5, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

A spokesperson for the Spanish embassy in Dublin has denied allegations that it refused any Nigerians visas to Spain, following protests in Dublin and around the world about the suspicious death of a man on a deportation flight from Spain to Nigeria.

Portlaoise Town Council to elect new mayor

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

The annual general meeting of Portlaoise Town Council is expected to elect and decorate a new mayor to preside over the council meetings for the next 12 months.

Integration is â€˜huge concernâ€™, says Lenihan

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

The newly appointed Minister for Integration Policy has said he believes that politicians across the country, even in their constituency work, are eager to encourage integration of immigrants into Irish society.

Theatre has role in integration â€“ Adebari

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

‘Tearing up the Script’ was the theme of a conference hosted by the Theatre Forum in Limerick recently.

11-year-old Nigerian dies in Tallaght home

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

An inquest has been launched into the death of an 11-year-old Nigerian schoolboy who lost his life in what his family believe was a “tragic accident” in his home last week.

Migrant children hit by school clampdown

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

SOME immigrant secondary school students may be asked to leave State schools and instead apply to fee-paying private schools, Metro Eireann has learned.

All 600 Polish PSNI applicants turned down

Last update: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has turned down all 600 Polish applicants to the force – despite having just 24 working officers from Black or ethnic minority backgrounds.

Migrantsâ€™ kids face VISA red tape

Last update: Thursday, June 21, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

CHILDREN of migrant workers are being given a category of residency stamp insufficient for them to qualify for Irish citizenship and EU-rate college fees, the Philippines’ Consul to Ireland has warned.

Scholarship scheme for immigrant journalists launched in Dublin

Last update: Thursday, June 21, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

A new scholarship programme aimed at immigrant student journalists has been launched in Dublin.

Queen no-shows her own birthday bash in Dublin

Last update: Thursday, June 21, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

I have to admit, I was fairly chuffed when I was told I would be going along to the Queen’s birthday party. While not a big fan of monarchs in general, I was sure that the opulent splendour with which the British love to mark their ceremonies would make it a birthday bash worth seeing. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a disappointment on that score.

Honours presented at World Refugee Day Awards

Last update: Thursday, June 21, 2007, 00:00 | © Metro Éireann

A GARDA inspector promoting diversity, an asylum-seeking mother-of-five immersed in volunteerism, a pioneering nun, a legend of Irish youth soccer – these were just some of the people whose lives intersected at last night’s World Refugee Day Awards in Dublin, where they were honoured for their efforts towards inclusion.

Taoiseach expected to appoint Integration Minister

The Taoiseach is expected to appoint a new Minister of State to oversee the integration of immigrants in Ireland, when he announces details of the three new junior ministers in the new Government – four good years after Metro Eireann first made the suggestion.

Drive-By Racism

GARDAI NOT MEASURING PROSECUTION RATES FOR OFFENCES WITH a RACIAL MOTIVATIONA BLACK care assistant was racially abused and had an object thrown at her in broad daylight from inside a passing car in Dublin city centre last week.

Volunteers honoured by Dublinâ€™s Lord Mayor

SOME immigrants were among the community volunteers honoured in a ceremony at Dublin’s Mansion House last week.

Dublin â€˜Massage parlourâ€™ scandal

A Chinese man who claimed to be running a legitimate massage parlour near Dublin city centre recently wanted to place an advertisement in our newspaper. However, the details of the ad raised suspicions in that it failed to include a street address and gave a mobile number rather than a landline.

Artistic project to foster integration in Parnell St. area

A SINGAPORE-born ‘urban artist’ has been tasked with harnessing better relations between local Dubliners and Chinese people living in the Parnell Street area.

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