Direct provision protests gain momentum as residents of another Cork centre...
Nasc said that public support to end direct provision is growing.
View ArticleNew laws will see asylum seekers spend less time in Direct Provision
The heads of the new legislation will be brought to Cabinet within a matter of weeks.
View ArticleSurge in asylum applications? That’s ‘ridiculous’ says Ó Riordáin
The Minister of State talked about the working group that’s tasked with suggesting how to reform the current system.
View ArticleDirect provision protest in Cork ends after ten days
An agreement between residents and management on living conditions has been made.
View Article“We will be judged on how we treat those who present at our borders” –...
The President was speaking at the opening of the Joint Irish Refugee Council and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Offices.
View ArticleGerry Adams wasn’t allowed tweet from a direct provision centre today –...
Adams was visiting the Mosney centre.
View Article‘There’s a growing sense across the country that something is seriously wrong’
A Bishop has called for the conditions in Direct Provision centres to be improved.
View ArticleRetired judge to chair group that will tell government how to treat asylum...
Representatives from a number of refugee rights groups are also part of the group.
View ArticleOpinion: ‘Direct provision’ is a holding pen where people are kept for...
The living conditions endured by residents of direct provision centres is finally receiving scrutiny; but will the working group charged with examining the system improve it?
View ArticleAsylum working group criticised for including only one (former) asylum-seeker
“It’s not a fair share, but it’s a step in the right direction.”
View ArticleDirect Provision ‘increases distress and vulnerability’ of sexually-abused...
The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland has said that the DP system needs to be overhauled to protect refugees.
View Article‘I don’t know how to be happy’: Asylum seekers speak out about their...
A new documentary marks the first time a camera crew has gained access to a Direct Provision Centre.
View ArticleHigh Court rules direct provision does not breach human rights
The €19.10 payment and the operation of direct provision were not deemed unlawful.
View ArticleParish priest banned from visiting direct provision centre – but he’s going...
Equality Minister Aodháin Ó Ríordáin says only a “brave staff member” would stop him.
View ArticleLGBT asylum-seekers cannot produce ‘sex tapes’ as evidence
An EU court also ruled authorities can’t ask questions that violate privacy or dignity.
View ArticleBusinesses are making money from direct provision
An immigrant group said the quality of care is likely to suffer when profit is a priority.
View ArticleOpinion: Workhouses and Direct Provision – the parallels can no longer be...
Direct Provision has revived the spectre of the workhouse in Ireland. It should be challenged by any Irish person that cares about equality and fairness.
View ArticleThese are the countries hosting the world’s refugees
Ireland has more than 6,000 refugees and a further 5,000 awaiting decisions.
View Article“The kids began laughing when he told them that his family have to queue up...
Three people living in direct provision centres explain what people don’t realise about their lives.
View Article‘Why have 16 children died in Direct Provision?’
A Sinn Féin Senator wants to know after new figures revealed 16 children died over 12 years.
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