Organisation: Direct Provision Centre

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No Covid-19 related deaths reported for the first time in 65 days

For the first time in 65 days, Ireland reported no deaths from the Coronavirus, marking a major milestone in the country’s bid to suppress Covid-19.

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Locals and residents of Direct Provision centre held protest in Cahersiveen

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Justice Minister says he could not directly apologise to Cahirciveen residents due to Covid-19 restrictions

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Two residents at Direct Provision centre in Killarney test positive for Covid-19

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Michael Healy-Rae had shareholding in hotel at centre of Direct Provision controversy in Caherciveen

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Four of Kerry's five TDs call for 'immediate closure' of Direct Provision centre in Caherciveen

Michael Clifford: Town’s anxiety over hotel goes viral

The handling of an outbreak of Covid-19 in a direct provision centre in Co Kerry has been heavily criticised by asylum seekers and the community, writes Michael Clifford.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

'Discriminating against ordinary citizens': Cllr objects to Tullamore Direct Provision centre

An Independent councillor is raising concerns of potential overcrowding in a new Direct Provision centre in Offaly.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Senior civil servant: Dysfunction that led to Frances Fitzgerald resignation 'could have arisen in any department'

Secretary-General of Justice Aidan O’Driscoll told the Oireachtas committee relating to his department that “as a secretary-general of two departments I can say this could have happened in any department”.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Thousands gather in Oughterard silent protest over proposed direct provision centre

Thousands of people joined a silent-protest yesterday outside the former Connemara Gateway Hotel, and a 24-hour presence is continuing there today.

Sun, 29 Sep, 2019

New drama and old favourites in the mix as RTÉ reveal new season line-up

RTÉ have announced their new season will feature brand new drama and comedy as well as the return of some old favourites.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018

Supreme Court to declare next year that ban on asylum seekers' right to work is unconstitional

The Supreme Court has told the State it will make a formal declaration next February that the absolute ban preventing asylum seekers working here is unconstitutional.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Direct Provision centre closed over safety issues

A Direct Provision centre run by a company whose €1.37m in borrowings were sold by Nama to a subsidiary of a so-called vulture capital fund company has closed down after claims that management failed to meet health and safety standards.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Priest to go to Direct Provision centre despite being barred

A parish priest, who was asked not to attend a Direct Provision centre in Co. Laois this morning, says he will go despite the request.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Department of Justice staff to meet protesting asylum seekers

Representatives from the Department of Justice are in Cork today, to meet with residents of the Kinsale Road Direct Provision centre.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014