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New report recommends staff training to protect LGBT+ international protection applicants

A report recommending new ways to support LGBTI+ people living in International Protection accommodation has been launched. The report - produced by LGBT Ireland - was commissioned in September 2022 to help guide the Department of Children, Equality,...

12 Sept 2023 at 15:38

National News

Lack of budget measures to end direct provision ‘very concerning’ – activist

The Government’s last budget is “very concerning” for asylum seekers in direct provision, an activist has said. Bulelani Mfaco became involved in the campaign to end direct provision after arriving in Ireland as an asylum seeker from South Africa ...

01 Oct 2024 at 18:31

National News

‘Extremely challenging’ to provide accommodation for asylum seekers – minister

The Minister for Justice has said it is “extraordinarily challenging” to provide shelter for everyone fleeing persecution. Simon Harris was responding to a question on reports that approximately 80 asylum seekers were sleeping in tents in ...

10 Mar 2023 at 17:49

National News

350 asylum seekers without accommodation, says Irish Refugee Council

A total of 355 international protection applicants are currently without accommodation in Ireland, according to the Irish Refugee Council. The charity said the figure shows “a further deterioration in the rights of people seeking ...

26 Mar 2023 at 23:01

National News

Two arrested over fire at asylum seeker accommodation centre

Two men have been arrested by gardai investigating an arson attack at an accommodation centre for asylum seekers in Co Louth. A baby and three other children were among several people who had to be rescued from the International ...

06 Nov 2025 at 09:56

National News

Six men found in shipping container refused entry to Ireland

Six men who were among a group of people discovered in a shipping container in Co Wexford have been refused permission to enter Ireland. The men were found at approximately 10.30am on Monday. Gardai said they were alerted to ...

28 Jan 2025 at 23:39

Northern Ireland

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

The Irish Department of Justice has stood by an assessment that a majority of asylum seekers are coming into the country through Northern Ireland. Last week, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee claimed 80% of asylum seekers ...

29 Apr 2024 at 22:05

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Locals hold meeting outside property in Newbridge, County Kildare where asylum seekers are due to be accommodated

A number of concerned locals held a solidarity event outside The Gables property in the town of Newbridge today as part of an event which was organised through Facebook. Between 20 and 25 people held a discussion around ...

24 Sept 2023 at 14:56

National News

More tents at Grand Canal SCRAPPED as 89 asylum seekers given alternative accommodation

More tents have been removed from the Grand Canal area after 89 international protection applicants were offered alternative accommodation this morning (May 21). According to RTÉ, barricades have been erected along the ...

21 May 2024 at 13:11

National News

Payments to international protection applicants to be means tested

Payments to international protection applicants will be means tested from next month under revised Government guidance. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed that international protection ...

23 May 2024 at 16:40

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KILDARE: Letter to be drafted and sent to Minister Roderic O'Gorman in relation to asylum seekers

Kildare County Council (KCC) has agreed to draft a letter to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland. Three councillors put forward the following joint motion to KCC at ...

23 May 2023 at 11:05

Thirty-four children are currently missing from State care, Tusla report reveals

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Tusla report reveals thirty-four children are currently missing from State care

Thirty four children are currently missing from state care so far this year. It is understood that 23 of the missing children came to Ireland seeking international protection and became separated from their ...

17 Jun 2024 at 10:46

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