dlr Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT)
Our Role:
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Local Authority Integration Team works with
* New arrivals to dlr including Applicants for International Protection, Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP), Programme Refugees & people with Refugee, Subsidiary Protection, or Permission to Remain Status
* dlr Integration Forum and Migrant Community Groups based in dlr
* Organisations & Groups supporting integration programmes and activities in dlr
The team consists of an Integration Support Coordinator, two Integration Support Workers and an administrator.
We offer support and guidance in linking new arrivals with local service providers appropriate to the needs of the person, which may include access to employment, developing English language proficiency, accessing education and healthcare services and to connect to social, cultural, sporting and other local and community activities.
We visit accommodation centres and hold clinics regularly to assess needs and we organise activities with groups and organisations that encourage and promote integration in the community. We also offer Training, Small Grants Funding and will be developing a Strategy for Migrant Integration in dlr.
We look forward to working with you or your group in supporting and promoting integration in dlr and please be in touch!
email: integration@dlrcoco.ie / Phone: 01 205 4893
Migration and Ireland
Every year, people move to Ireland to live, work and study, and others leave Ireland to live in other countries. Some people migrating to Ireland are Irish people returning home, some are from the EU and UK, and some are from outside of the EU.
Migration is normal and increasing globally . Ireland is benefitting from migration, because of our ageing population and our need for skilled workers.
Read more facts about migration, integrating our communities, and our immigration system below.
gov.ie - Migration and Ireland (www.gov.ie)
dlr Together - dlr Le Chéile
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Equality Office & Local Authority Integration Team have launched the ‘dlr Together - dlr Le Chéile’ campaign to promote understanding and awareness of inclusion and integration, in addition to providing resources and information on reporting racism and combating prejudice in the county.
The campaign includes a varied programme of training - read more HERE
Salaam
Challenging anti-Muslim hatred in Ireland
Welcome to the Sustainable Alliances Against Anti-Muslim Hatred (SALAAM) project.
SALAAM is a European Commission funded project based in the University of Limerick, working in partnership with civil society organisations Doras, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and the Irish Network Against Racism and Local Authorities including dlr County Council.
Since it commenced in March of 2022, the overall focus of the SALAAM project has been to create resources designed to challenge anti-Muslim hatred in Ireland. These include the development of outputs such as anti-racism training; resources to support those who have experienced racism; and public awareness campaigns such as this.
More information Here
Ireland Against Racism Fund 2025
The Ireland Against Racism Fund (IARF) provides funding for national and regional projects that aim to combat racism and foster racial equality and community cohesion. The Ireland Against Racism Fund supports the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism and the achievement of its objectives.
2025 Funding Call
On 16 July 2025, the Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy, announced up to €1 million in funding under the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund.
The funding call will be based on five thematic pillars:
- Being Safe and Being Heard – Supporting people who experience racism and protecting people from racist incidents and crimes
- Being Equal – Addressing ethnic inequities
- Being Seen and Taking Part – Enabling minority participation
- Being Counted – Measuring the impacts of racism
- Being Together – A shared journey to racial equality
The fund has two Schemes:
- Scheme A for projects seeking grants between €40,000 to €100,000.
- Scheme B for projects seeking grants between €5,000 to €10,000.
IARF 2025 - Scheme A
Scheme A is open to applications from NGOs and community organisations that wish to carry out national or regional projects that combat racism and promote equality. The grants available under this funding call are from €40,000 to €100,000 for Scheme A projects.
IARF 2025 - Scheme B
Scheme B is open to applications from NGOs and community organisations for smaller scale local initiatives that combat racism and promote equality. The grants available under this funding call are from €5,000 to €10,000 for Scheme B projects.
How to Apply
Complete the application form for the relevant Scheme, using the full legal name of the organisation applying for the funding. You will also be required to describe your project and its objectives, as well as the need it is seeking to address and the overall budget.
When applying, please indicate which theme of the 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund your project relates to.
IMPORTANT: The project must have commenced by 31st December 2025 and cannot be earlier than the date the Grant Agreement is signed. The project end date cannot be after 30 November 2026. Projects that do not comply with this criteria will not be considered.
Deadline for applications
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
The Department will not respond to queries during the assessment / review process.
For more information, please click here for a guidance note on the fund: 2025 Ireland Against Racism Fund
- Published on: 17 July 2025
- Last updated on: 17 July 2025
2025 Integration Fund
Integration Fund 2025:
The Integration Fund 2025 supports communities across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants, with a specific focus on people seeking international protection.
Funding is made available to organisations to carry out integration projects at a national, regional or local level. Organisations eligible to apply include local community groups, charities, faith-based groups, formal and informal schools and cultural organisations. Applicant organisations must operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Deadline for applications
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) on Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Department will not respond to queries during the assessment / review process.
For more information, please click here for a guidance note on the fund: 2025 Integration Fund Guidance Note
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/campaigns/integration-fund/
https://www.dlrppn.ie/e3-5-million-integration-fund-for-2025-announced/
More information HERE
Africa D
ay 2025
Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.
Africa Day Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will take place Saturday 17th – Thursday 27th May 2025
Event Description
Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, music, dance, and food, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.
Africa Day events in Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown will take place from Saturday 17th May - Tuesday 27th May across the county - all events are free, everyone is welcome and see more details below:
Saturday 17 May: Vibrant, interactive & educational Africa Day celebrations in Shankill highlighting African heritage through cultural performances, art and community engagement | St. Anne’s National School, Stonebridge Rd, Shankill, Dublin, D18 AV61 | 12 - 3p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Tuesday 20 May: Celebrating and Honouring Irish Veterans UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo (1961) & Cross-Cultural Connections Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Philippines | The Studio, Ground Floor, dlr LexIcon Library, Dún Laoghaire, A96 H283 | 6 - 8p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE
Saturday 24 May: Let's Get Social! Drumming & Dancing Workshop celebrating Africa Day & Bealtaine! Free Drumming & Dancing workshop for all & Refreshments provided! | Taney Parish Hall, Taney Road, Dundrum, D14 T9V0 | 2 - 4p.m | Booking at Eventbrite HERE
Monday 26 May: Rosemount Family Resource Centre, Africa Day Celebration with DJ, Food, BBQ etc. - Let's build friendships in the Community! | Rosemount FRC, 3 Waldemar Terrace, Main Street, Dundrum, D14 FX79 |11a.m - 2.30p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Tuesday 27 May: Annual dlr Africa Day panel discussion curated by Ola Majekodunmi with members of the African-Irish community, covering topics such as career, community, diversity, inclusion and belonging | Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT), Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, A96 KH79 | 6.30p.m - 8p.m | No booking required, all welcome!
Find Events HERE
Refugee Week Monday 16th - Saturday 21st June 2025
The theme for Refugee Week Ireland 2025 is ‘Community as a Superpower’.
dlr's first Refugee Week Ireland organised by dlr Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) is taking place from the 16th-21st June 2025. Refugee Week Ireland is a festival where we celebrate compassion and connection, and everyone is welcome.
This Refugee Week everyone is invited to spend time with friends and build new connections in and beyond our neighbourhoods. Through a collective programme of community events & culture, sports and educational activities alongside awareness raising, Refugee Week Ireland brings people from different backgrounds together to foster a deeper understanding of why people are displaced and the challenges they face when seeking safety, and celebrate communities who welcome them.
Communities can bring people together, bridge divides and offer support. Let’s show our local pride and practice solidarity to make Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown a welcoming and safe place for everyone.
To register an event and for more information contact integration@dlrcoco.ie
See dlr Events HERE
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