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Direct provision firms paid €1.3bn as former minister says system changes were blocked

Private firms have been paid over €1.3bn to provide direct provision accommodation, with several contractors earning more than €100m from the taxpayer.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

State repatriates 285 destitute foreign nationals

The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) last year spent €60,252 flying destitute foreign nationals home from Ireland.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

Direct provision contractors receive €5m each in state fees

The contractor that operates the Mount Trenchard direct provision centre in Limerick was one of three to receive fees in excess of €5m from the State last year.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2015

Asylum centre firms enjoy multi-million euro State payout

A select group of companies last year continued to enjoy a multi-million euro bonanza from the State for providing accommodation to asylum seekers.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

€655m paid to asylum centre firms

The State paid out more than €655m over 10 years to firms and individuals providing accommodation for asylum seekers.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013