Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals
Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals At least 103 Palestinian students who have had their visas rejected in Ireland this year, with visa approval rates dropping from 83.8 percent in 2025 to just 27.5 percent this year. Last week, a team of lawyers challenged Minister of Justice Jim O’Callaghan’s refusal, asking him to reverse the decision. The instructed barristers are Blinne Ni…
At least 103 Palestinian students have had their visa applications for Ireland rejected this year, according to the Middle East Eye. The visa approval rate has plummeted from 83.8 percent in 2025 to a mere 27.5 percent this year. The students have taken legal action against the Irish government, with a team of lawyers, including Blinne Ni Ghralaigh and Eamonn Dornan, challenging Minister of Justice Jim O’Callaghan's refusal to grant them visas.
The case began with the legal representation of Palestinian student Hafez Alrayyes, and the group hopes to reverse the minister's decision.
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