Immigrant Council Received Almost 5,000 Contacts From People In Need Of Support In 2020.

Wednesday, 11 August 2021 10:31

Image: Immigrant Council of Ireland logo.

ICI's Independent Law Centre also handled 149 legal cases.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland recieved over 5,000 contacts from migrants in need of support.

Calls about citizenship & family reunification continued to be the most frequently queried topic.

In all, it provided assistance on immigration status and related matters to to 45,000 people.

Today we are delighted to share our 2020 Impact Report, which shows what we were able to accomplish during a very challenging & unprecedented year. Thanks to the support of our donors & funders we supported over 45,000 migrants w/free info & support: https://t.co/yyaqwnArCB pic.twitter.com/5C0bCipqLh
— Immigrant Council.ie (@immigrationIRL) August 11, 2021

ICI's Independent Law Centre also handled 149 legal cases.

Brian Killoran is the CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland

Speaking to Kildare Today, he says immigrant systems effectively came to a halt.

Brian Killoran joined Clem Ryan on Wednesday's edition of the programme

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