New direct provision system needs legislative oversight, Law Society says

The Law Society of Ireland has said legislative oversight is needed for the overhaul of the direct provision system. Pictured is Ballyhaunis Direct Provision Centre.

The Law Society of Ireland has raised concerns around a “legislative gap” on proposed reforms for direct provision, adding that the new system "must be grounded in the principles of human rights, respect for diversity and respect for privacy and family life."

In February, the Government published a white paper on ending direct provision.