# John Lannon

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Tributes to the brothers who drowned while fishing in County Clare

Brothers Tajuddin and Salahuddin Safi drowned while fishing off rocks near Doonbeg in County Clare yesterday. We hear from John Lannon, CEO of Limerick based migrant support group, Doras and Cllr Abul Kalam Azad Talukder, Fianna Fail Limerick City West. Our Midwest Corresspondent, Petula Martyn has…

Justice Minister Says he Wants to Reduce Number of People Seeking Asylum in Ireland - 15/05/2026

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said he wants to reduce the number of migrants claiming asylum in Ireland and believes Irish reunification could happen “quicker than we think” as he set out his stall for the leadership of Fianna Fáil. In a wide-ranging interview with the Indo Politics podcast,…

“This Will Cause Trauma and Stress to Ukrainian Community” – May 27th, 2026 Ukraine Civil Society Forum – May 27th, 2026

The Ukraine Civil Society Forum, a coalition of 122 organisations in Ireland supporting those displaced by the war in Ukraine, has accused the government of adding significant trauma and stress to the Ukrainian community by removing support in the midst of a continuing war. Jerry spoke to John Lann…

Six Nigerian Men Deported From Ireland After Criminal Convictions - 29/07/2026

The deportation of six men convicted of crimes in Ireland has reignited debate around immigration enforcement and the State’s approach to removals. The men, aged between 25 and 40, were flown from Dublin to Rome on a State-chartered flight before being transferred onwards to Nigeria by European aut…

Tougher tests for migrants to become Irish citizens been considered

Foreign nationals seeking Irish citizenship could face language proficiency tests, enhanced background checks. With stricter good-character requirements under proposals being considered by the Government.  We get reaction to this with John Lannon, CEO, Doras. 

New rules for people seeking Irish citizenship

Under the proposals applicants would have to live here for eight years, pass a language and civics test and prove they are economically self-sufficient. For more on this our political correspondent Barry Lenihan. We also hear some reaction in Dublin from reporter Alex Redmond and John Lannon, the C…

This week's coffee break chat with Stephen Cuneen, John Lannon and Orla Canney

This week's coffee break chat with Stephen Cuneen, John Lannon and Orla Canney. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micheál Martin rejects idea that Ireland is “overrun” with immigrants

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Taoiseach Micheál Martin rejected the notion that Ireland is “overrun” with immigrants. The Taoiseach also addressed the possibility of crime statistics being published, which include nationality, something he said he is “not opposed to”. For more on this, Ci…

State Spend on Refugee and Asylum Accommodation to Decline by €682m Next Year - 09/10/2026

The Department of Justice is projecting savings of €682 million next year, largely due to changes in accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says the savings reflect reforms introduced by the Government, while Budget 2027 also p…