Organisation: Direct Provision

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<p> Outside the Dáil recently are the founders of the National Voter Registration Day initiative, from left, Brian Hearne from Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), Liliana Fernandez from Common Purpose Ireland and Leon Diop from Black and Irish. The campaign seeks to create an annual national voter registration day every April 30. Photo: Mark Stedman</p>

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Campaign launched to inform migrants and minorities of their right to vote

Brian Hearne of the Irish Council for International Students said: 'Many migrants who do not have Irish citizenship are unaware that they can vote in local elections

<p>Monique Mbelu, originally from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the launch of The International Garden Centre at Ardfoyle Convent, Ballintemple, Cork, today. Picture: Clare Keogh</p>

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Cork convent launches garden project in solidarity with refugees

<p>New breweries and distilleries are popping up all over the country, driven in no small part by government tax incentives and grants, says reader John Fitzpatrick.</p>

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Letters to the Editor: Counter productive approach to pandemic

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Egyptian student is Smedias' Journalist of the Year

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Limerick-based support group: There are better alternatives than Direct Provision

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Podcast Corner: Slow Burn's return and Peabody award-winners

Sanctuary Runners race together, but apart, for unity with Direct Provision residents

They ran apart, but together in a special show of global solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees to mark what should have been Cork city marathon day.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on Direct Provision centres to be raised at Oireachtas committee

The impact of Covid-19 on Direct Provision centres will be raised at the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee tomorrow.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Graham Clifford: Getting the message across to all in our society

Misconceptions about Covid-19 are rife amongst migrants but a new video service will provide clear and accurate information, writes Graham Clifford.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: Kerry hotel should never have been a direct provision centre

The Skellig Star hotel should never have been a direct provision centre, given the questions as to the basis on which it was accepted as one, says Michael Clifford

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Charity helps over 300 people leave Direct Provision

There are 5,645 people living in 36 centres nationwide, with an extra 1,633 people staying in emergency accommodation.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Seamstress living in Direct Provision to show Cork office workers how to avoid fast fashion

A leading serviced office space provider has recruited a Russian seamstress living in Direct Provision as part of their green initiative.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

'You have very good English for a Nigerian girl': RTÉ journalist, 23, subjected to racism

An RTÉ journalist has opened up about the racial abuse she has received both online and in real life.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Justice Minister: 'Direct Provision is a guarantee of safety... there is no restriction on freedom'

The Justice Minister has issued a statement on direct provision services and supports for international protection applicants.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Syrian medical student who lived in Direct Provision hopes to inform and inspire others

Suaad Alshleh, 17, left Syria in 2011 and lived in the United Arab Emirates for a while before travelling to Ireland in August 2016.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

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

Question of Taste: Comedian Julie Jay

Julie Jay is a writer, presenter and stand-up comic. She is co-host of the Up to 90 podcast with Emma Doran which will be recorded live on Sunday in the Spailpín Fánach, as part of Cork Podcast Festival

Thu, 10 Oct, 2019

Number of people seeking asylum rises 53% in first 9 months of the year

The number of people seeking asylum in Ireland has risen 53% in the first nine months of the year.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2019

Taoiseach accused of making 'disingenuous' and untrue statements about Direct Provision

The Taoiseach has been accused of making "disingenuous" and factually incorrect statements about the Direct Provision system for asylum seekers.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2019

Pulling with my Parents, Dublin Murders and Cat Hospital: RTÉ announces its new season

Take a peek at some of the slate here.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2019

Young people in Direct Provision say 'happiness is seeing life without struggle'

'My happiness does not come from money and fame. My happiness comes from seeing life without struggle,' is just one of the powerful messages by 17 young people living in Direct Provision who have launched a new book.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Anger after transgender woman who died in Direct Provision buried with no loved ones present

The friends of a transgender woman who died in Direct Provision have been left devastated after she was buried without a ceremony or anyone close to her present.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2019

Living in Direct Provision: ‘It’s is a stain on Irish society. I’ll never forget those still incarcerated’

Joyce Fegan talks to some of those in Direct Provision, who want an end to a ‘devilish’ and ‘evil’ system that leaves them fully dependant on the State.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2019

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

Gerry Adams says Direct Provision reminds him of Long Kesh prison

Gerry Adams says Direct Provision is like prison without the armed guards.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

U-turn allows asylum seekers to receive election pamphlets, but no canvassers

Migrant rights groups today welcomed news that asylum seekers will be allowed to receive election literature - even though direct provision centres are still no-go zones for candidates.

Thu, 15 May, 2014