Potential for asylum seekers not offered State accommodation to take legal action

Roderic O’Gorman has said there is 'potential' that asylum seekers who have not been offered State accommodation will take legal action.

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said there is “potential” that asylum seekers who have not been offered State accommodation will take legal action against the State.

It comes as Cabinet signed off on giving International Protection applicants who did not receive an offer of accommodation an extra €75 in their weekly payment.