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.

Lucky Khambule, a spokesman for the residents of the Kinsale Road direct provision centre in Cork, said: “If you are living here for several years, and you have nothing to do, there must be something to keep your mind active one way or another.

“Sky Sports and the internet help provide that. Without these things, you are just loitering.”