REFUGEE organisations have reacted angrily to legislative changes withdrawing rental allowances from asylum seekers as the Department of Justice moves to take control of all asylum related welfare payments.

THE Minister for Justice’s obstinate decision to proceed with the deportation of the family to Nigeria, where the two daughters are at risk of female genital mutilation, represents a new departure in illegality and harshness.

More than 60% of people think the Government has not done enough to combat racism.