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New direct-provision centre in Clare after 30% rise in asylum-seeker applications

A 30% surge in asylum seeker applications here last year has resulted in the State moving to open “as a matter of urgency” a new direct provision centre in Lisdoonvarna in north Clare.

New direct-provision centre in Clare after 30% rise in asylum-seeker applications

Thu, 22 Feb, 2018 - 16:11

By Gordon Deegan

A 30% surge in asylum seeker applications here last year has resulted in the State moving to open “as a matter of urgency” a new direct provision centre in Lisdoonvarna in north Clare.

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