ICI invites tenders from qualified person(s) to research the experiences of migrant candidates during the Irish local elections in 2024. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Immigrant Council to develop the research's detailed scope and framework.

Mal O'Hara's maiden speech as a Senator made a compelling case for representation for all of Northern Ireland in Seanad Éireann- earlier this week Mal became our first non-aligned Senator with just that ambition ☘️
#SharedIsland #SharedFuture Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) Green Party NI

Fingal County Council has been allocated €1,538,573 by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) to deliver projects over 2024 and 2025. Applications is now open till 7pm Friday, 26th April
Please visit fingal.ie/community-reco… for more information.

Crucial progress - Ireland will recognise Palestinian statehood.

This is a vital step for the international community to be a catalyst for peace.

An important step - the Irish Government will recognise Palestinian statehood with other like-minded nations once discussions on an Arab-led peace initiative are complete. This is the right thing to do & is timed to support wider efforts to deliver peace. rte.ie/news/middle-ea…

We were honoured to attend International Roma Day celebrations today with friends and colleagues in Musicantia in Balbriggan.

Pic: Rares Nicula, Co-op Roma Project Coordinator, Minister Joe O'Brien & Sergiu Pruteanu, Director of Musicantia

Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal Department of Rural and Community Development Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth

A truly wonderful event in Irish Institute of Music and Song to celebrate #InternationalRomaDay

We know Roma face significant challenges & disadvantage.

Events like this are important to help foster appreciation of the Roma community & the positive contribution Roma people make in Irish society.

We are absolutely delighted to see Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) sworn in as a senator today. Mal said; “I am honoured and humbled to become a Senator today. I am proud to make history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann.' ow.ly/GL7l50Ramch

Today, on International Traveller & Roma Day 2024, we recognise and celebrate the rich culture, history, diversity and resilience of Travellers and Roma in Ireland and beyond. #InternationalRomaDay

🚨 I am delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Communities Integration Fund.

💴 This fund will see €500,000 made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of migrants

✍️ Applications here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

Ireland is getting rid of millions of euros of shares in Israeli businesses operating in Occupied Palestinian Territory, starting today. We cannot accept the harm that may be caused by these investments.

The UN Human Rights Council has demanded a halt to all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of 'genocide' in its war in Gaza, which has killed more than 33,000 people rte.ie/news/world/202…

Very welcome breaking news.

Isreal continues to breach international law & there must be consequences.

gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Suspending EU-Israel trade deal may be only way to end Gaza war in Gaza, junior minister says businesspost.ie/article/suspen…

'The 7 people killed on a WCK mission in Gaza on Monday were the best of humanity. They are not faceless or nameless. They are not generic aid workers or collateral damage in war.' – José Andrés

Read more: nytimes.com/2024/04/03/opi…

Not content with mass starvation in Gaza, the killing of aid workers, destroying hospitals & restricting ⁦Al Jazeera English⁩; the Israeli Government seem hell bent on all out war with Hezbollah & Iran. It’s time for EU sanctions & an end to US military aid. rte.ie/news/world/202…

Delighted for Tiglin to share about the enormous impact Community Employment Schemes can have on people’s lives #makingadifferencetogether

Delighted to see such a huge turnout at today’s Department of Social Protection event discussing the vitally important Community Employment Drug Schemes.

These schemes provide a structured programme to connect participants with the community using a person centred approach

A really inspiring morning in Balbriggan Garda Station to celebrate this innovative project between Garda Info & young people in Oberstown Children Detention Campus - assisted by the creative hand of Joe Caslin

An important project that has helped both sides see through the other’s eyes.

We are delighted to see it reported that Nominee for Seanad Mal O’Hara Belfast he/him will be uncontested - Mal's experience working on Belfast city council and his strong roots in social justice movements mean he will bring vital perspectives to the work of Seanad Éireann!

#IrishPolitics