Grants totalling €2.7million to provide employment support for migrants have been announced.
Seven projects will be delivered over the next three years across Ireland by non-governmental organisations.
They will provide a range of practical supports directly to migrants, primarily aimed at improving their chances of getting work and will include English language classes and workplace training.
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Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the projects will help boost migrant employability.
He added: “These grants will bolster the good work being carried out every day by local community organisations and national NGOs in support of migrant integration.”
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