Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1079. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he intends to hold a public consultation for a new migrant integration strategy; if so, what timeline has he in mind; and when that will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36880/23]
View answerThe Migrant Integration Strategy which was launched in 2017 and concluded in 2021, formed the central policy framework adopted by the Government to promote the integration of all migrants and their Irish-born children. My Department has begun work to develop the new successor strategy.
An evaluation of the Migrant Integration Strategy, the National Strategy for Women and Girls and the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy was published on the 13th of July. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of the processes for implementation and help to inform the respective successor strategies.
My Department is currently working with a research company to facilitate a national consultation for the successor to the Migrant Integration Strategy. The consultation will begin in 2023, and will seek views from migrants, Irish citizens with a migrant background and stakeholders from community and voluntary organisations. The consultation aims to gather insights and experiences on the challenges, needs and opportunities for migrant integration in Ireland.
