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An overview of MRCI research and regularisation proposal

This overview discusses the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland's research and regularisation proposal for undocumented migrants in Ireland. It highlights the need for a comprehensive response that balances economic considerations with humanitarian principles.

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An overview of MRCI research and regularisation proposal

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  1. An overview of MRCI research and regularisation proposal Undocumented in Ireland: The Economic and Moral Rationale for Regularisation May 3rd 2016 The Science Gallery

  2. Context • Irregular migration has always been a focus of our work. • MRCI has provided services to over 5,632 undocumented migrants since 2006. • Instrumental in advocating for regularisation mechanisms, including the implementation of the Undocumented Workers Scheme. • Have continuously advocated on behalf of undocumented migrants in relation to access to labour rights, health services and other entitlements. • Have contributed to the development of policy and best practice nationally and internationally.

  3. Ireland is Home: Survey • Designed to address the lack of data regarding undocumented migrants in Ireland • Started in the summer of 2014. • Conducted jointly by caseworkers in MRCI’s Drop in Centre as well as JFU leaders in their communities. • It offers a unique insight in the reality of irregular migrants in contact with the Justice for the Undocumented campaign. • The consistency in the data shows reliability and a good understanding of undocumented communities

  4. A regularisation Proposal • There are currently no mechanisms to effectively address the nature of irregular migration in Ireland. • MRCI has developed a proposal for a once-off regularisation scheme built around three key principles: • Four years of residence in the State (reduced to three if there are children in the family) • A criminal bar for serious criminal convictions. • A probationary period. • The proposal aims to reach as many qualifying undocumented migrants allowing for a comprehensive, cost-effective and efficient response in accordance to its exceptional nature. • It is income-generating while presenting a humanitarian response.

  5. Thank You ! Pablo Rojas Coppari Policy & Research Officer pablo@mrci.ie

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