Over 600 children under age of four living in Ireland's asylum seeker system

More than 600 children under the age of four are living in Ireland's asylum seeker system.

Over 600 children under age of four living in Ireland's asylum seeker system
Thu, 04 Apr, 2019 - 19:13
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

More than 600 children under the age of four are living in Ireland's asylum seeker system.

The Department of Justice confirmed the new figures as officials revealed that 142 people have been in the asylum system since 2012 and that the system will cost up to €100m this year alone.

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