Immigrant Council of Ireland
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is a human rights organisation and Independent Law Centre. They support and advocate for the rights of immigrants and their families.
Website: www.immigrantcouncil.ie
Phone: 01 6740200
Email: admin@immigrantcouncil.ie
Irish Refugee Council
The Irish Refugee Council provide vital services and support to people seeking protection and those recognised as refugees in Ireland. They advocate for humane, dignified protection procedures and work with individuals who have fled persecution.
Website: www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie
Phone: 01 7645854
Email: info@irishrefugeecouncil.ie
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Doras
Doras provides support, makes referrals, and advocates on behalf of international protection applicants, refugees and migrants who need assistance accessing their rights and entitlements.
Website: www.doras.org
Phone: 061 310328
Email: info@doras.org
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Irish Red Cross
The Irish Red Cross is dedicated to serving people in need whether they are here in Ireland or caught up in humanitarian crises in countries and regions throughout the globe. Today, the Irish Red Cross maintains an active network of over 3,000 volunteers at 73 branches based in large and small communities throughout the Republic of Ireland.
Website: www.redcross.ie
Phone: 01 6424600
Email: info@redcross.ie
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Nasc
At Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, they work to ensure that people who move to Ireland in search of safety, opportunity, or family can access their rights and build secure lives. They are a registered charity and independent non-governmental organisation advocating for migrant rights and refugee rights in Ireland.
Website: www.nascireland.org
Phone: 021 4273594
Email: reception@nascireland.org
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Spirasi
Spirasi is the National Centre for Survivors of Torture in Ireland. The rehabilitative services offered by Spirasi consist of the following: medical, therapeutic and psychosocial initial consultation for victims of torture and those who have suffered cruel and inhuman and degrading treatment. Ongoing therapeutic interventions for victims of torture which includes individual, group and family therapies, both in-house and outreach psychosocial supports. They provide English language classes for victims of torture and their families that complement the rehabilitative work.
Website: www.spirasi.ie
Phone: 01 8389664
Email: info@spirasi.ie
Citizens Information
Citizens Information provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland. They gather information from various government departments and agencies and make sure that you have all the information you need, presented in an easy-to-understand way.
Website: www.citizensinformation.ie
Phone: 0818 076720
Email: They do not provide information or advice by email at present
Child Services
CYPSC (Children and Young People’s Services Committees)
Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by Government to plan and co-ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland. The overall purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people through local and national interagency work.
CYPSC are county-level committees that bring together the main statutory, community and voluntary providers of services to children and young people. They provide a forum for joint planning and co-ordination of activity to ensure that children, young people and their families receive improved and accessible services.
Website: www.wexfordcypsc.ie
Email: cypsc@tusla.ie
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Wexford Parents Hub
The purpose of the Wexford Parents Hub is to become a one stop shop for parents, providing easily accessible information on forthcoming talks and parenting programmes available in county Wexford.
Website: www.wexfordcypsc.ie
Email: ger.oconnor@barnardos.ie
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Tusla
The Child and Family Agency are responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. It is charged with supporting and promoting development, welfare and protection of children and the effective functioning of families.
Their services include a range of universal and targeted services including child protection and welfare services, educational welfare services, psychological services, alternative care, family and locally based community supports and earl years services.
The Duty Social Work provides frontline services to children and families; this includes child protection concerns and for families seeking Family Support. Support is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 053 9198134.
For reporting immediate danger to children outside of these hours, please contact your local An Garda Siochana.
Website: www.tusla.ie
Phone: 053 9198134
Email: AM.WEX@tusla.ie
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Wexford County Childcare Committee
The main object for which this company is established is to support the development of quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive childcare and family friendly services for all children in County Wexford.
Website: www.wexfordchildcare.ie
Phone: 053 9237156
Email: info@wexfordchildcare.ie
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Income/Accommodation Supports
Department of Social Protection
To promote active participation and inclusion in society through the provision of income supports, employment services and other services.
Income supports:
Website: www.gov.ie
Phone: 0818 405060
Email: wexford@welfare.ie
ARP (Accommodation Recognition Payment)
Website: www.gov.ie
Phone: 0818 708090
Email: ARP@welfare.ie
Rent Supplement:
Website: www.gov.ie
Phone: 0818 607080
Email: rentsupplement@welfare.ie
Health
HSE (Health Service Executive)
The HSE provides public health and social care services to everyone living in Ireland.
Website: www.hse.ie
Phone: 053 9114201 Wexford Primary Care Centre
053 9231700 Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre
051 421653 Rosbercon Primary Care Centre (New Ross)
053 9421336 The Avenue Primary Care Centre (Gorey)
053 9153000 Wexford General Hospital
0818 300365 Caredoc – Out of Hours Doctor Service
Migrant Health & Intercultural Health (ICH) Service
The Migrant Health Team provides support to people from vulnerable migrant groups, including International Protection Applicants (IPAs), Programme Refugees, and individuals supported under the Ukrainian Emergency Response (BOTPs).
We work closely with community and voluntary organisations, accommodation centres and management and health and social care services to ensure access to health information and supports, delivery of in-reach services and clear pathways for urgent health or social care needs.
Drop-in service, no appointment needed – just come along.
Wexford Primary Care Centre
📍 Y35 DA39
🕙 Fridays, 10:00 – 12:30
Enniscorthy Health Centre
📍 Y21 H2X3
🕙 Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:30
Gorey
📍 Drop-in clinics available periodically
📧 Please email to check upcoming dates
Email: Wexford.migranthealthresponse@hse.ie
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Transport
Bus Eireann
Bus Éireann operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth. To apply for transport, you must login through The School Transport Family Portal.
Website: www.buseireann.ie
Phone: 0818 919910
Email: There is a web form available on the website
Local Link Wexford
(Transport for Ireland) TFI Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for rural communities across the county of Wexford. There are two types of services: The Regular Rural Services operate five, six and seven days per week. The Demand Responsive Transport services operate in areas that are more rural generally running once or twice per week and passengers are requested to book in advance of travelling.
Website: www.locallinkwexford.ie
Phone: 053 9011828
Email: info@llocallink.ie
Education
WWETB (Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board)
Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) provides a broad range of education and training services including post-primary schools and colleges, Further Education and Training (FET), outdoor education and training, music education and has legal responsibilities for youth work in the South East.
Website: www.wwetb.ie
Phone: 053 9123799
Email: info@wwetb.ie
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English Language Classes
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
WWETB provide free parttime classes throughout Waterford and Wexford in their Further Education and Training Centres. Their goal is to provide learning opportunities to those looking to learn English as a second or other language.
They welcome any learner looking to develop and improve their English language skills, including refugees, international protection applicants, temporary protection directive applicants, economic migrants and anyone resident in the Waterford and Wexford catchment area looking to integrate into the English-speaking world.
Website: www.wwetb.ie/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol
Phone: 053 9123799
Email: info@wwetb.ie
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Wexford Town Friends of Ukraine
Wexford Town Friends of Ukraine are a volunteer group focused on coordinating support and welcoming displaced Ukrainian people in the town. They provide English language classes to Ukrainian people looking to learn or expand their English.
Email: wexford.ukraine@gmail.com
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Fáilte Isteach
Fáilte Isteach is a community project involving predominantly older volunteers
welcoming migrants through conversational English classes but to the 120+
communities it impacts across Ireland, Fáilte Isteach classes are so much more.
Our groups provide a space for those who are isolated to connect; for perspectives to evolve; for attitudes to change. The informal, relaxed approach to learning allows the most marginalised in our society to engage with others and truly integrate into life in Ireland.
Courtown
Sean Porter Email: seanporter444@gmail.com
Enniscorthy
Lorna Devlin Email: Lornagdevlin@gmail.com
Gorey
Karen Pratt Email: karenelizabethpratt@gmail.com
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Libraries
The libraries are running a programme, Adult Reading Circles, which is available in three branches, Wexford Library, New Ross Library and Gorey Library.
The classes are aimed at adults with unmet literacy needs, those looking to improve their English, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. The classes are free to attend, and all are welcome. The libraries offer computer services, online resources and eLearning courses also.
Website: www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries
Phone: 053 9196760 Wexford Library
Email: wexfordlibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 051 421877 New Ross Library
Email: newrosslibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 053 9483820 Gorey Library
Email: goreylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
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Community Supports
WLD (Wexford Local Development)
Wexford Local Development (WLD) is one of 48 Local Development Companies in Ireland. They deliver a range of interlinked programmes on behalf of local and national Government to address the needs of individuals and communities across the life cycle with County Wexford. They are a community-based organisation working for County Wexford. They are committed to making a positive impact across the county by promoting employments, inclusion, supporting enterprise and addressing inequality.
Website: www.wld.ie
Phone: 053 9155800
Email: info@wld.ie
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PPN (Public Participation Network)
The PPN is a structure that brings together Community and Voluntary, Environmental and Social Inclusion groups in each county. PPNs were established as a way to build a network of community, social inclusion and environmental groups who work within a county. The main purpose of the PPN is to empower and assist groups to participate in local decision making.
Website: www.wexfordppn.ie
Phone: 053 9196553
Email: wexfordppn@wexfordcoco.ie
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Libraries
Public libraries in Ireland provide free access to physical and digital collections, including books, e-books and audiobooks. They function as community hubs, offering free internet, computers and printing alongside hosting workshops and children’s activities. The libraries offer free, high-quality English language learning resources which covers grammar, speaking and writing (ESL).
Website: www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries
Phone: 053 9196760 Wexford Library
Email: wexfordlibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 053 9483820 Gorey Library
Email: goreylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 053 9236055 Enniscorthy Library
Email: enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 053 9375466 Bunclody Library
Email: bunclodylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
Phone: 051 421877 New Ross Library
Email: newrosslibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
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Business Supports
LEO (Local Enterprise Office)
The Local Enterprise Office Wexford offers support to start ups and small businesses in a number of ways. These supports include training programmes, advice and information through our mentor programme and selective financial assistance.
Website: www.localenterprise.ie/wexford
Phone: 053 9196020
Email: LEO.Info@wexfordcoco.ie