There is no agreed definition of integration.  In fact the definition is a source of considerable debate.  In its report, Integration: A Two Way Process, the Interdepartmental Working Group defined integration as follows:

Integration is the ability to participate to the extent that a person needs and wishes in all of the major components of society, without having to relinquish his or her own cultural identity.

JRS believes that integration is a long-term, multidimensional and dynamic process starting from the moment of arrival in Ireland.  It aims at ensuring respect for diversity and equal opportunities for the participation of all residents of Ireland irrespective of cultural or religious background, age, gender or nationality.

JRS Ireland contributes to integration by providing language support, running capacity building courses, organising intercultural events, by developing intercultural services and resources for migrant parents and teachers and by one-to-one outreach providing information and support to asylum seekers and refugees.