Irish Examiner view: Time to end inhumane system of Direct Provision

If anyone still doubts the conclusion reached by the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights that our system of direct provision in Ireland is ‘a severe violation of human rights’, all they need do is consider what is happening in Kerry.

A resident at the Skellig Star Direct Provision Centre in Caherciveen joins with Cahersiveen Residents to highlight the ongoing situation at the centre. Picture: Alan Landers

If anyone still doubts the conclusion reached by the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights that our system of direct provision in Ireland is ‘a severe