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Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Holly Cairns: There are challenges within our immigration and asylum system but they are challenges of the Government's own making. They are not the fault of people seeking asylum or of migrants seeking to build a life for themselves and their families here in Ireland. We simply would not function as a country without migration. We would not staff our public services or our private enterprises. We...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Holly Cairns: ...votes. They should be ashamed of themselves. The idea that a group would submit a motion on asylum seekers, while failing to have a basic understanding of the process, is astounding. The motion states that there is a lack of an objective mechanism to distinguish genuine, ungenuine, legal or illegal asylum seekers. What do the Deputies think the International Protection Office, IPO,...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: ...people escape violence or individuals being persecuted because of their faith or sexuality. As a nation with a long history of emigration, it would be beyond hypocritical if we did not try to help immigrants to integrate. It is important to outline those principles because they are being intentionally muddied and rejected by some people. There are small groups of agitators only...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: ...of Magowna House knew for three months that asylum seekers would be housed there, but nobody else was told. The local community was not told. Local politicians were not told. Not even the Clare Immigrant Support Centre, which has been providing outreach services for refugees for more than 30 years, was told. The Government is presiding over an increasingly chaotic response to this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 591. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person holding a refugee convention travel document from another EU member state is entitled to live and work in Ireland without obtaining a permission from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. [24349/22]

European Union Regulation: Motion (3 Feb 2022)

Holly Cairns: ...to racially motivated attacks. The recent incident of performers from "The Lion King" musical being subjected to racial abuse in Dublin is just one of many examples we could draw on. The State needs to direct its resources to ensure greater equality and integration. The Government still claims that 2024 is the target for ending direct provision, but the slow pace does not indicate to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2021)

Holly Cairns: I thank all the witnesses for appearing before the committee today. Their insight into the immigration system and the experience of migrants is invaluable for us. The State's approach to immigration is much more complicated and even more draconian than the average person realises. I hope that the witnesses and this committee can draw attention to those issues which I believe the Ministers...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Holly Cairns: Any opportunity to discuss sexual and domestic violence in this House is a good thing. For too long, victims have had to suffer in silence and fear as the State and our society have failed to recognise and respond to these crimes. However, I raise the same points every time, as do other Deputies, so until we address the underlying causes rather than just talk about them, victims and...

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Holly Cairns: ..., feature of domestic abuse. The National Women’s Council of Ireland highlights that 94% of survivors experience financial abuse, while employment sabotage is experienced by 78% of survivors. Recognition by the State of these particular forms of abuse is essential to address this epidemic. The International Labour Organization highlights the need for leave that addresses...

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Holly Cairns: ...;s appalling record on and relationship with disabled people. Migrant or undocumented women and girls are also at increased risk due to Government policy. For example, issues around translation in State services are a barrier and people are reluctant to approach gardaí for fear of subsequent deportation. We need firewalls between State services and immigration services. Women,...

Employment Rights: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2020)

Holly Cairns: ...decent working conditions and to be valued. We know this leads to increased health and well-being and, therefore, increased productivity. It is in everyone’s interest - workers, employees and the State - that people are guaranteed safe, secure and positive professional environments. Dependable income, security of tenure and decent working conditions enable people to put down...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Meat Plants (10 Jul 2020)

Holly Cairns: ..., and for the comparison of how the exports from the sector are valued versus the workers in the sector. The pandemic highlighted many of the social injustices in our society and the erosion of the State's role in recent years which leaves vulnerable groups exposed to increased risk. It is evident in nursing homes, in direct provision centres and in this case. The scale of the outbreaks...