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‘Protests’ at asylum centres

Protesters at the anti-asylum seeker protest in Fermoy. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The growing number of protests at centres accommodating asylum seekers in this country is a significant concern.

For one thing, the term ‘protests’ is not entirely accurate. These demonstrations were described this week by Government ministers as intimidation, and they were correct: Intimidation is the real reason these groups are gathering in these specific locations.