Organisation: Doras

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<p>ActionAid Ireland criticised what it said was 'confusion' over the Government plan to evict mothers and children with international protection from direct provision accommodation by Friday. File picture</p>

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Call for eviction exemption for single parents in direct provision ahead of Friday deadline

People living in direct provision who have been granted international protection status were told to leave their accommodation by July 5, with many unable to secure alternative housing, charity says

<p>Rats or mice were reported in six accommodation centres for Ukrainian refugees, according to the Room to Improve report published by Doras on Tuesday. </p>

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Rodents and rotting food found at Ukrainian refugee accommodation centres

<p>The former Capuchin Friary building on Dublin St in Carlow, where 50 single male asylum seekers were due to move in. Picture: Google Maps</p>

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Government changes plans for Carlow asylum centre in second U-turn of the week

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Fears of ‘rising threat’ posed by anti-migrant groups

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Human rights groups fear anti-refugee violence will escalate

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Almost 150 asylum-seekers without accommodation

John Lannon: EU contributes to causes of migration, then shuts the door on those who flee

The Doras CEO says Ireland now has an opportunity to make a meaningful response to the refugee crisis

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

State urged to rethink policies that restrict access to asylum

Migrant rights campaigner said references by Government politicians and others to people arriving illegally 'only adds to the confusion that might exist amongst the public, and plays into the discourse of the far right'

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

'You can’t sleep in this weather': 61 international protection applicants homeless

Between Tuesday and Wednesday alone, 34 IPAs arrived whom the department has been not been able to house

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Government asks asylum seekers not to travel to Ireland over accommodation shortage

The Government is asking asylum seekers in places of safety not to travel to Ireland due to an accommodation shortage.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

'A new low': Migrants rights groups raise concern as refugees facing homelessness

Doras, the migrants rights organisation, have aid Ireland has a moral obligation to help people fleeing war and persecution

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

More than 630 asylum requests in 2023 as criticism mounts on tented accommodation

Minister O’Gorman said at the time that every effort was being made to ensure that tents would not be used again

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Majority of undocumented who applied to legalise status in Ireland have been successful

Approval rate so far is 97%, with just under 1,700 applications left to process

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

Point of view of woman using shopping list in grocery store

'Big shop’ shock as rising grocery prices start to bite

After a long era of low inflation, Irish people are once again feeling the impact of soaring food prices

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

'Everyone deserves a home': Plans to house up to 250 refugees in Mahon receive mixed reaction

Some local residents have reservations about the plan

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Ukraine crisis can't let Government off the hook on direct provision promises

Admission that the State is unlikely to meet commitment to end system by 2024 is a major blow to thousands languishing in cramped conditions throughout the country, writes John Lannon

Sun, 04 Sep, 2022

Limerick-based NGO, Doras, launches support project for migrant victims of crime

"Internationally, it is known that Ireland is not meeting minimum standards when it comes to tackling trafficking, although improvements are being made."

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Irish Red Cross does not know where Ukrainians will go after leaving student housing

Around 2,500 Ukrainian refugees who have been housed in student accommodation around the country will be relocated by the end of this month

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Social welfare increase of €15 won't cover cost of living rise

Charities have called on the Government for a €20 increase in the face of hundreds of thousands of households facing a difficult winter

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding

Taoiseach defends suspension of visa-free travel but says policy won't last 'forever'

Micheál Martin said the Department of Justice had flagged concerns about a surge in international protection applications

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Government tightens Ireland's immigration rules amid rising refugee numbers

Justice minister Helen McEntee says decision to require visas was 'not taken lightly' and is designed to prevent abuse of Ireland's immigration system

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Warning that tents should not become a new norm as refugees arrive at Gormanston camp

Ukrainian refugees move into 16-person tents amid warnings that such 'temporary' measures could eventually mirror 'sub-standard' direct provision

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

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Over 6,000 undocumented apply for 'life-changing' chance to legalise status in Ireland

The scheme – which is open to applications until July 31 – allows those who are undocumented to work legally and, in time, even apply for citizenship

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

'Once-in-a-generation' scheme for undocumented migrants to open today

Over 17,000 people, including thousands of children, are expected to benefit from the scheme, which was announced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

European countries must provide safe routes for refugees

Ending the people smuggling trade will not be easy, but implementing safe pathways can and will undermine those seeking to exploit refugees and save lives, writes John Lannon

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Seven-fold increase in child neglect reports from direct provision centre managers

As well as the mandated reports, Tusla received a further 53 referrals regarding neglect and abuse from direct provision centres

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

'Toolkit' launched to help settle refugees in Ireland on World Refugee day

A new "toolkit" designed to help people working with refugees and immigrants in Ireland is being launched today.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

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

Limerick-based support organisation Doras have compiled the document, which outlines best practices for people fleeing persecution.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Migrant group welcomes closure of Limerick direct provision centre

The Department of Justice has confirmed the closure of the Mount Trenchard direct provision centre in Foynes, Co Limerick at the end of next month.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

CRH remains coy over reports of merger with French partner

Irish-headquartered building materials and cement products giant, CRH yesterday declined to comment on reports it had signed a collaboration agreement with its joint venture partner in France, Samse, to transfer its 45% stake in Doras to Samse.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2014

Spectacular scenes snake through city

FINANCE Minister Michael Noonan took a St Patrick’s Day breather in Limerick when he lined out with an estimated 70,000 to view the spectacular parade that snaked through the city centre for nearly three hours.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

Criticism of conditions in asylum hostels

AN organisation which works with asylum seekers in Limerick has hit out at the living conditions in hostels.

Mon, 10 May, 2010

Morgan Stanley pours praise on CRH

Morgan Stanley has voted CRH the best managed company with the most consistent track record in the building industry.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003

ISEQ up in line with Euopean bourses

In Dublin, the ISEQ list of shares was up 0.30%, or 14 points to 4767 at 10.30am today.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003

EC gives go-ahead for CRH takeover

The European Commission has approved the takeover of French Buildings firm Doras by CRH and French group Samse, which was initially announced in November.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003