Asylum seekers lodge 153 complaints against direct provision centres 

The International Protection Accommodation Service received 153 complaints last year about standards or other issues faced by asylum seekers. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Lack of privacy, rules requiring the wearing of masks, and food that was too spicy were among official complaints made last year about direct provision centres.

The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS)received 153 complaints last year about standards or other issues faced by asylum seekers.