The decision to suspend deportation orders placed on Afghan asylum seekers who had previously been denied refugee status in Ireland is welcome given the current volatility in the region, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
On foot of today’s Dáil debate on the International Protection White Paper, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Law Reform, Equality and Integration Pa Daly TD, and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Kathleen Funchion TD, have outlined Sinn Féin’s position on ending Direct Provision and reforming the overall asylum system.
Teachta Daly said:
“There is much to commend in this White Paper. It builds on work done previously and is clear about what the issues are with the International Protection System and Direct Provision. At the same time, commitments need to be honoured in a number of areas.
A Kerry TD says moving asylum seekers into own-door accommodation could save taxpayers up to €160 million. Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly says reforms to the direct provision system, as outlined in an expert group report, would provide a more humane system for less costs. Deputy Daly is calling for a move to appropriately-sized, own-door […]
GMIT data breach shows ugly reality behind screen of aspirational inclusivity
A data breach at GMIT revealed offensive remarks made by professors of students. The Covid crisis can’t be used as an excuse for delaying issues of diversity, writes Úna Kealy
A nurturing, respectful and egalitarian culture is important within any work and learning community it is vital within communities where diversity is welcome and facilitated: so, where did it go wrong for GMIT?
Fri, 18 Dec, 2020 - 06:24
Una Kealy
We have all experienced offensive and hurtful behaviour, similarly, we have all said and done things we regret and which reflect badly upon us.