South Dublin Migrant Integration Strategy 2026-2030
South Dublin County is home to an increasingly diverse population, with migrant communities contributing to the county’s social, cultural and economic life. The South Dublin Migrant Integration Strategy 2026–2030 sets out how South Dublin County Council, alongside statutory, community and voluntary partners, will support integration over the next five years. It is grounded in the understanding that integration is a two-way process: migrants should have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute, while institutions and established communities have a responsibility to identify and remove barriers to inclusion.
The strategy is informed by extensive consultation and local evidence, including a community survey, a service provider survey, focus groups and engagement across sectors. This evidence points to a number of persistent challenges. Housing access emerged as the biggest concern for migrant communities. Around half of community survey participants reported experiencing racism or discrimination, while access to mental and emotional wellbeing support was a deep area of improvement in relation to service provision.
The consultation also highlighted barriers relating to employment, recognition of skills and qualifications, access to information and services, language support, and opportunities for
meaningful community participation.
Five strategic themes organise the response:
1. Housing
2. Employment and Economic Participation
3. Education and Lifelong Learning
4. Health and Wellbeing
5. Community Participation, Anti-Racism and Belonging
These themes reflect both the priorities raised through consultation and the broader areas of integration identified at the local and European levels. They also build on South Dublin County Council’s previous Integration Strategy, which similarly recognised the importance of inclusive communities, learning, employment, health, and accessible services.
A 38-action implementation is proposed for this strategy under the five themes. Actions will be delivered across three phases, with identified responsibilities, partners and measures of progress. Particular attention is given to governance and monitoring so that implementation can be tracked throughout the lifetime of the strategy and learning can inform future action.
Ultimately, the strategy is practical in its ambition: to build a South Dublin where everyone who lives, works and learns in the county has a meaningful opportunity to participate, contribute and belong.
South Dublin Migrant Integration Strategy 2026-2030
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South Dublin Migrant Integration Strategy 2026-2030
South Dublin County is home to an increasingly diverse population, with migrant communities contributing to the county’s social, cultural and economic life. The South Dublin Migrant Integration Strategy 2026–2030 sets out how South Dublin County Council, alongside statutory, community and voluntary partners, will support integration over the next five years. It is grounded in the understanding that integration is a two-way process: migrants should have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute, while institutions and established communities have a responsibility to identify and remove barriers to inclusion.
The strategy is informed by extensive consultation and local evidence, including a community survey, a service provider survey, focus groups and engagement across sectors. This evidence points to a number of persistent challenges. Housing access emerged as the biggest concern for migrant communities. Around half of community survey participants reported experiencing racism or discrimination, while access to mental and emotional wellbeing support was a deep area of improvement in relation to service provision.
The consultation also highlighted barriers relating to employment, recognition of skills and qualifications, access to information and services, language support, and opportunities for
meaningful community participation.
Five strategic themes organise the response:
1. Housing
2. Employment and Economic Participation
3. Education and Lifelong Learning
4. Health and Wellbeing
5. Community Participation, Anti-Racism and Belonging
These themes reflect both the priorities raised through consultation and the broader areas of integration identified at the local and European levels. They also build on South Dublin County Council’s previous Integration Strategy, which similarly recognised the importance of inclusive communities, learning, employment, health, and accessible services.
A 38-action implementation is proposed for this strategy under the five themes. Actions will be delivered across three phases, with identified responsibilities, partners and measures of progress. Particular attention is given to governance and monitoring so that implementation can be tracked throughout the lifetime of the strategy and learning can inform future action.
Ultimately, the strategy is practical in its ambition: to build a South Dublin where everyone who lives, works and learns in the county has a meaningful opportunity to participate, contribute and belong.
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