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We asked Dubliners what is the biggest issue facing the city - and one problem dominates
Dublin City
Our poll shows 46% of Dublin Live readers voted for one issue as the biggest faced by people in Dublin
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Dad hailed as 'Immigrant Hero' for impressive work helping special needs kids
Lucan
When Dylan Rebello moved to Ireland over ten years ago, little did he know he would be crowned an Immigrant Hero for his tireless work in helping special needs children
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Nigerian-Irish poet on successful show about challenges faced by young migrants
Immigration
The artist created the show in hopes of inspiring more migrants to share their stories and see that they are welcomed in creative spaces, as well as to help
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Irish mum shot in Australia speaks for first time since attack
Australia
Social care worker Eileen Gibbons had to undergo two surgeries after she was shot in the abdomen by her ex-boyfriend
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Everything you need to know about entering the US Green Card lottery
Immigration
Around 55,000 Diversity Visas are available annually with fewer than one in 200 applicants being accepted
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Petition launched for Dublin-based artist after being faced with 'devastating burden'
Immigration
Francisca Sotomayor has been living in Ireland for nine years since she was 14 when she moved to the country
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'It sounded like a train overhead' - Dubliner in Morocco on the earthquake that killed thousands
In the News
Yesterday it was announced at least 2,122 people have been killed, with more than 2,059 others injured
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Dublin pub owner in New York's love of owning bar dubbed 'queer Cheers'
Pubs
Dubliner Nathan Finnegan moved to the Big Apple 11 years ago
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'The Glam Reaper' Dublin woman who became go-to funeral planner in New York
Immigration
Humour isn't something that is usually associated with death but Dublin-born Jennifer Muldowney lives up to her nickname of the Glam Reaper thanks to her vivacious personality
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Outrage as Dublin rental listing looks for woman to share bed with 'complete stranger'
Housing Crisis
The ad was looking for a "preferably Indian" woman to share a bed with a student
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'Broken refugee system' criticised as Ukrainians get 'different' experience
Immigration
"The accommodation system for those arriving to seek international protection was already a system under strain, and now it is broken"
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31 rejected asylum seekers expelled this year
Immigration
Figures for the past five years up until June 16, show 5,150 deportation notices were issued by the state against those refused asylum
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says elderly won't be left in lurch with nursing homes converted for refugees
Immigration
The Taoiseach acknowledged that nursing homes are closing for this purpose, but he said that bed numbers in nursing homes could be kept steady
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Census 2022 results: Dublin’s population grows with religion, employment and housing stats revealed
CSO
In 2022, 58 per cent of households in Dublin owned their own home, with a further 36 per cent renting. This compared with two thirds of households owning their home nationally and 28 per cent renting
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Over 5,000 asylum seekers entered Ireland last year with false documents or none at all
Immigration
Minister McGrath has said the issue must be tackled
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Residents taking turns manning blockade at building in North Dublin set to house 300 refugees
North Dublin
It is understood the asylum seekers were being transported to the area by buses and taxis but they were turned away
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Anger in Leixlip as Department in dispute with council over refugee centre
Leixlip
There was outrage in the north Kildare town when trees were felled at the historic Ryevale House
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Citywest refugee centre evacuated as Department clarify speculation
Citywest
The incident at 2pm led to speculation locally and on social media as to the circumstances surrounding it
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Kellie Harrington 'all about community, inclusion and diversity' as she issues statement following interview
Kellie Harrington
The Olympic champion had come under criticism after a video of an interview with Off The Ball was shown this evening
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Kellie Harrington claims she was 'hung out to dry' during interview where she was questioned about view on immigrants
Kellie Harrington
The Olympic gold medallist was questioned on Off The Ball about the comments she made on Twitter in October
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New media training programme launched for young people from underrepresented communities
Immigration
Participants are recruited through the programme’s four charity partners: Africa Centre, AMAL Women’s Association, Doras Luimni and Irish Traveller Movement
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Anti-racism rally in support of migrants to be held in Dublin
News
Musicians and speakers are expected to take part in the rally, which has been organised by the Ireland For All coalition
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Irish Sikh environmental activists join Reforest Nation to plant 10,000 trees for Ukraine
Wicklow
A forest will be planted in Co Wicklow in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe in this collaborative event
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Former Ashtown homeless camp resident speaks out after horror attack
Immigration
The Polish man, who has been living in Ireland since 2006, moved into the camp after being evicted from his home in Dublin 3
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