O'Gorman prefers people to leave direct provision than charge rent

The minister said that his department has taken 'very substantial measures' to increase the number of people who move on from the asylum system

Members of the public pass tents belonging to asylum seekers along the Grand Canal, as news reports indicate the number of tents has now increased to above 100. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/ RollingNews.ie

Measures to move 6,000 people who have gone through the asylum system out of direct provision are being ramped up, Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said.

As the Government examines proposals that could see those granted leave to remain charged to stay in direct provision, Mr O’Gorman said he would prefer to see people leave this accommodation instead of charging them rent.