A doctor from Gaza fears she will lose her place on a Master’s course at University College Cork because she cannot secure a visa to come to Ireland. Ms Mansour said UCC “kindly” allowed her to delay her arrival to date, but she fears she will lose her place if the visa is not granted imminently. “I was forced to do that to continue and pursue my academic degree,” Ms Mansour said. The doctor, who did not wish to be named, said Ms Mansour “will not be a burden on the State”. The consultant said she believes there had been “a breakdown of communication somewhere” as Ms Mansour has provided as many documents as possible.

Source: The Irish Times November 02, 2025 01:32 UTC