Refugees have centres but Irish are homeless

This month, Jonathan Corrie was found dead in an office block doorway on Molesworth Street.

The following evening, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny cancelled the switching-on of Christmas tree lights on Leinster House lawn as a mark of respect. I stopped by the next day for a spiritual moment that was shattered by refugees with megaphones outside Leinster House protesting about direct provision centres (DPCs).

DPCs exist, yet many Irish nationals like Mr Corrie can’t protest against standards of accommodation because they’re homeless.

What benefit is citizenship if charity doesn’t begin at home?

Ciaran Mac Aodha-O’Cinnéide

Bothar Bríd

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