'Vulnerable' asylum seekers identified by Department of Justice, as NGOs warn of tensions over Covid-19

The Department of Justice said that while the immigration service continues to work, the 'matter' is “under constant review

Vulnerable people with underlying health conditions are being assessed in direct provision centres, as the Department of Justice takes measures to reduce overcrowding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) has warned “tensions are still high” over the department’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.