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<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'

Harsh reactions to asylum seekers are amplified by social media but have been there since Ireland first took refugees in the 1950s, writes Imasha Costa

<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>Gary Gannon said anger and fear about the housing and cost-of-living crisis is being “misplaced and sent in the wrong direction”. Picture: Damien Storan</p>

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

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Hundreds of Black Lives Matter demonstrators protest outside US Embassy in Dublin

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Number of people seeking asylum rises 53% in first 9 months of the year

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

Lack of housing sees 470 refugees stuck in centres

There are 470 asylum seekers who have been granted refugee status in Ireland but who are unable to leave direct provision centres because there is nowhere else for them to go.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Calls for Ireland to end direct provision to be heard in Dublin march

Over 30 groups and organisations from around the country calling for an end to Direct Provision are marching in Dublin today.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Enda Kenny urged to ease migrants’ burden

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been urged to do more to help those coming to Ireland for a better life, following his comments on immigration in the US last week.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2017

Asylum seekers suspend protest

Asylum seekers have suspended a 10-day protest at their direct provision centre after securing a package of improvements which they say includes the installation of a gym, Sky Sports, and better internet access.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014