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A Midwest migrants’ rights group has criticised the Government for “abandoning to the streets”, people who came to this country seeking safety and protection. It follows confirmation from the Department of Integration that it can no longer house newly arrived international protection applicants. A spokesperson for the Department said tents and sleeping bags will be […]
A Midwest migrants’ rights group is calling on the government to show “responsible leadership” to ensure those seeking refuge in Ireland can feel safe and secure. Senior government sources have indicated there are “serious concerns” that international protection applicants will soon have to live in tents or sleep rough, with accommodation spaces likely to run […]
The Clare Immigrant Support Network claims appropriate and timely community engagement is essential to successfully integrating Asylum Seekers. The government is rolling out new civic engagement teams this week which will aim to liaise with residents ahead of the arrival of International Protection Applicants. The state has faced intense scrutiny this year for their lack […]
The Clare Immigrant Support Network is describing the ongoing use of tented accommodation at Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre as ‘inhumane & unsafe’. Figures made available in Dáil Eireann by Minister for Integration, Roderic O’Gorman show that 102 Asylum seekers are currently living at the Meelick facility. The use of tented shelter at the South-East Clare […]
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Bulelani Mfaco who is a resident of Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre and a spokesperson for MASI, the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. Alan was also joined by Orla Ni Eili who is the co-ordinator for Clare Immigrant Support Centre. The duo discussed the ongoing issue whereby 80 […]