Migrant support group welcomes 650 beds for people in direct provision

A migrant support group has welcomed the Government’s allocation of 650 additional beds for people in direct provision in a bid to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said both he and minister with responsibility for immigration, David Stanton, are“very concerned at the vulnerability” of people in direct provision and the ability of these centres to adhere with public health guidelines on social distancing and self-isolation.