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Special Report: How accommodating asylum seekers turned into a billion-euro industry
Special Report: How accommodating asylum seekers turned into a billion-euro industry
The lucrative business of direct provision has been mired in controversy and criticised by human rights groups, Political Correspondents Aoife Moore and Paul Hosford investigate

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Direct provision contractors receive €5m each in state fees
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 seekers’ protest extends to fifth centre
Asylum seekers’ protest extends to fifth centre

The wave of protests by residents of Ireland’s direct provision system spread to a fifth accommodation centre yesterday.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014

€655m paid to asylum centre firms
€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

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