Young immigrants who fail to register for an Irish Residence Permit at 16 face huge problems in accessing work, education or housing. Most wait until they are 18 - only to be told they have been living here illegally for two years. The Immigrant Council of Ireland has launched a new book to provide them with more information. He said: "It is very important to them but it is also very important to Ireland that we get this right." Brian Killoran, CEO Immigrant Council of Ireland.

Source: Evening echo January 17, 2018 18:56 UTC