Organisation: MASI

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Gormanstown Camp was one of the extra initiatives introduced in 2022 to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees. However, the Government now says it has run out of all accommodation. Picture: Government Information Services</p>

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No large-scale accommodation for asylum-seekers in prospect, government admits

Department of Integration confirms that 83 asylum-seekers who arrived in Ireland in the last week have gone without a place to stay

<p>Joan Omosefe Osayande, who lived in direct provision for a number of years, last year graduated with first class honours from the BSc in Medical and Health Sciences at University College Cork. PictureL Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>

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Almost two thirds of adults in direct provision with status to remain here are currently working

<p>Commending the direct provision centre managers who fulfilled their obligations by making reports to Tusla, the Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon, said children ought not be at risk in such centres. </p>

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

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Elaine Loughlin: Direct provision has morphed into a permanent unpalatable problem

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Direct provision centres violating children's rights, study finds

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‘Reckless’ treatment of virus-hit asylum seekers

Human rights groups urge transparency on Covid-19 restrictions data

Detailed data on those impacted by Covid-19, including those charged or detained under emergency powers must be collected and published to ensure the State is meeting its human rights obligations.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Expert group to make ‘long-term’ recommendations on Direct Provision by year end

The Department of Justice says it expects to receive recommendations on how the Direct Provision system can be developed in the long-term before the end of this year.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Covid-19 measures for asylum seekers described as 'shambolic'

Efforts to protect people in Direct Provision (DP) have been slammed as "shambolic" and failing to protect the vast majority of asylum seekers living in the system.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Self-isolation centres for people in Direct Provision to open in Cork, Limerick and Dundalk

This brings the total self-isolation capacity to 299 rooms.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

'Vulnerable' asylum seekers identified by Department of Justice, as NGOs warn of tensions over Covid-19

Vulnerable people with underlying health conditions are being assessed in direct provision centres, as the Department of Justice takes measures to reduce overcrowding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Asylum seekers will 'find it impossible' to self-isolate or practise social distancing, advocate warns

Asylum seekers in some direct provision and emergency accommodation centres will find it impossible to self-isolate or practise social distancing, a west coast advocate for refugees has warned.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Gardaí ask HQ bosses about plans if coronavirus spreads

Middle ranking gardaí have asked Garda HQ about its plans in the event of the spread of coronavirus among members.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Group will examine supports for asylum seekers, including direct provision

The Government has announced the establishment of a special group to examine the supports afforded to asylum seekers, including direct provision, which will be chaired by a former secretary general of the European Commission.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

Nearly 6,200 asylum seekers receiving allowance of less than €39 a week

Every adult in direct-provision accommodation gets €38.80 a week, while €29.80 is paid for each child.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2019

Italian wines from less well known regions and a mix of old favourites and new finds

Italian wine is a reflection of the country’s politics, equally fascinating and frustrating.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Wine: Enjoying a festive port

Recently I gave over my column to the joys of sherry and wrote about how well it goes with food. This week it is the turn of port. Port and sherry are drinks we wrongly associate with Christmas when in fact they work all year round.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Perfect out-door wines to try out this weekend

According to some Canadian research, men find the scent of grilling meat more arousing than any perfume.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Aldi Exquisite Collection Gavi DOCG 2012

EVERY WEEK seems to bring news of yet another Bordeaux Chateau being sold to a Chinese conglomerate or insurance company so it is comforting to know that there are still some family operated wine producers that are thriving.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2013

Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier

FINALLY the summer seems to have arrived with a run of warm days. The barbecue has been on standby all week in my house and the heating has been turned off for the first time this year. Now I fully admit that summer drinking is a little more complicated in Ireland given how unpredictable our weather is, but warmer weather does demand a slight change in drinking habits.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2013