Refugee Council slams McDowell crackdown

The Irish Refugee Council has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell over plans to crack down on benefits for asylum seekers.

Refugee Council slams McDowell crackdown
Thu, 09 Jan, 2003 - 16:24

The Irish Refugee Council has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell over plans to crack down on benefits for asylum seekers.

Mr McDowell's proposed reforms are believed to include the withdrawal of welfare payments to asylum seekers who do not present themselves to immigration officials as soon as they enter Ireland.

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