Children facing new school year uprooted from only home they've known 

Government's forced moves are tearing families apart and destabilising the very children who most need security and consistency, writes Cillian Quinn

Challenges for those forced to leave direct provision are magnified by racism, which frequently meets them at the doors of rental viewings. File Picture: Larry Cummins

In a few weeks' time, children across Ireland will return to school after the summer break. It’s a time of excitement and nervousness, but marked by the familiarity of friends, teachers, and routines. 

However, for dozens of children in the international protection system, this school year will begin in turmoil.