Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth to meet for engagement with stakeholders regarding Integration and refugee issues

The meeting will be broadcast from Committee Room 4 at 3:45pm and the discussion will hear from representatives from:

·       Mr Brian Collins, Advocacy Service Manager, NASC

·       Ms Edel McGinley, Director of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

·       Mr Neil Bruton, Campaigns Coordinator with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

·       Mr Nick Henderson, CEO of the Irish Refugee Council

·       Ms Wendy Muperi, Communications Officer with the Irish Refugee Council

·       Mr Reuben Hambakachere, Community Development Worker with Cultúr Migrant Centre

·       Mr Archibald Mathibela, Project Officer with Cultúr Migrant Centre

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Kathleen Funchion TD said “last week’s meeting proved very productive with the stakeholders from Le Chéile, Community Work Ireland, Ballymun For All and the Far Right Observatory giving the Committee valuable first-hand insight into refugee issues and aspects they face integrating upon arrival here.  

We will again look to get first-hand insights on issues impacting refugees when they seek to access services. With the anniversary of the war in Ukraine last week, the Irish people continue to provide all the support and necessary resources for people looking for sanctuary and safety in Ireland.”

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You can view the meeting in Committee Room 4 on Oireachtas TV