Organisation: Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland

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>Derek Blighe at an anti-asylum seeker protest in Fermoy where about 70 people attended last year. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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'You feel anti-immigrant sentiment is getting worse. But it’s always been there'

<p>Eight men have appeared before the courts in connection with the incident at Hotel Killarney. Picture: Padraig Healy</p>

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Gardaí say further arrests likely following Hotel Killarney incident

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Far right fringe elements 'whipping up hysteria' in East Wall, says local TD

Hainan duty free sales rocket during Spring Festival week

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Chinese dominate pay-for-residency scheme

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

Special report: Death in direct provision

In the first eight months of a new reporting system of deaths in direct provision, four deaths were notified. Mostafa Darwish investigates

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

Calls for asylum process for LGBTQ applicants to be reviewed

Man at risk of deportation to Nigeria says he is bisexual and may suffer persecution there

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021

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

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

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