New Covid-19 guidance not workable in direct provision, says Amnesty

The new guidance around direct provision centres is unworkable, said Amnesty International President Ireland, Colm O'Gorman. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Pressure is growing on the government to increase measures in direct provision centres to protest residents as the number of Covid-19 cases grows.

The Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has written to justice minister Helen McEntee to voice "ongoing concerns" about the ability of residents to protect themselves, while Amnesty International Ireland say Covid-19 guidance is unworkable in direct provision centres.