Hunger strike by three asylum seekers

Three asylum seekers were yesterday refusing food at a direct provision centre in Co Limerick.

Hunger strike by three asylum seekers

This follows an incident on Thursday when management and staff at the centre in Mount Trenchard, 5km from Foynes, were prevented from entering the centre. Talks were held on Thursday which ended that protest.

However, three residents then embarked on a hunger strike to highlight their grievances.

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