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# Asylum Seekers

March
March 2024
Debunked: A UNHCR article saying Ireland has given refugees the right to vote is 20 years old
8 Mar
636
Varadkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals
21 hrs ago
6.4k
Former Fine Gael Justice Minister criticises Govt for leaving asylum seekers on the streets
6 Mar
7.9k
Irish Refugee Council criticises decision to end emergency accommodation offered during cold spell
4 Mar
8.5k
Emergency accommodation offered to homeless asylum seekers ends, despite freezing temperatures forecast
3 Mar
19.5k
Emergency housing: How a small network of companies is making millions from a ballooning industry
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
According to Government data, more than €1 billion was spent housing new arrivals between January and September last year.
More than 50 companies run interchangeably by two directors have been paid over €20 million between them in two years.
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
3 Mar
46.7k
Some homeless asylum seekers offered accommodation last night back in their tents
2 Mar
29.8k
February
February 2024
Department officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears
29 Feb
8.7k
Gardaí probing alleged assault of girl in Kildare amid false online rumours of sexual crime
Updated 28 Feb
58.3k
Albania votes to approve deal with Italy to hold asylum seekers
Updated 22 Feb
9.4k
Person tried to get job at asylum seeker hostel to 'cause trouble and enact racial discrimination'
The individual was not hired after Dublin City Dorms carried out a background check.
A staff member at the centre raised security concerns with the International Protection Accommodation Services
Dublin City Dorms began operating as an accommodation centre in early 2023, having previously been a tourist hostel
The centre was among the buildings vandalised during the Dublin riots in November
Órla Ryan
22 Feb
17.1k
Drogheda TD says O’Gorman made ‘arrogant decision’ in housing asylum seekers in local hotel
Updated 16 Feb
32.7k
Questions raised over decision to house asylum seekers at major Drogheda hotel
15 Feb
13.3k
Promised interpretation standards for asylum applications not being introduced by deadline
Poor interpretation undermines asylum seekers’ credibility and delays their cases, say lawyers.
13 Feb
9.7k
Asylum-seeker support workers expected to act as interpreters without specialist training
Experts concerned that ‘cultural mediators’ being asked to provide “interpretation services” beyond their required skill set.
Cultural mediators were introduced to speed up the asylum application process
Advocates say the lack of clarity around role risks harming asylum seekers
UN body who trains them says mediators "not legally accountable" for applications
Alice Chambers
13 Feb
13.8k
'Campaign of arson' on properties linked to asylum seekers is 'unprecedented', says Tánaiste
12 Feb
5.2k
Better communication won't do anything to change mind of someone intent on committing arson - O'Gorman
9 Feb
3.8k
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
The fire at a building in Co Wicklow at the weekend is the latest in a pattern of attacks.
Updated 6 Feb
20.7k
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Government has not handled the immigration question well'
4 Feb
12.9k
January
January 2024
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
31 Jan
13.2k
'Need for substantial reform': TDs debate Government response to asylum seekers in Dáil
30 Jan
10.5k
Government considers chartering flights to deport immigrants denied asylum
30 Jan
19.7k
FG politicians given international protection info sheet as Varadkar appeals for help setting out facts
25 Jan
11.9k
Social welfare cut for new arrivals from Ukraine in State accommodation to take effect in February
Updated 24 Jan
20.4k
Asylum seekers endure sub-zero temperatures on Dublin streets without tents or sleeping bags
22 Jan
42.1k
Martin says plans being prepared to ramp up State-owned accommodation to house asylum seekers
21 Jan
17.6k
The Irish hotel: From the foundation of the GAA to a battleground in Ireland's refugee crisis
20 Jan
17.3k
Govt 'failure' for towns sheltering refugees 'feeds anti-migrant narrative', say locals
Roscommon TD Claire Kerrane said promises to resource towns and villages receiving asylum seekers have regularly not received any follow through.
20 Jan
15.7k
Donohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
19 Jan
7.6k
Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
18 Jan
9.7k
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How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
6 Feb
McEntee asks public to inform Gardaí on 'upcoming' threats in wake of Galway hotel arson attack
6 Jan
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
4 Jan
Local authorities can't have ‘a la carte’ relationship with Govt, Varadkar says after Mayo council vote
17 Jan
19.4k
Debunked: Misleading claims shared in Roscrea amid protests at Racket Hall
17 Jan
27.4k
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Updated 16 Jan
32.4k
Gardaí scuffle with protesters outside Tipperary hotel over plans to house family asylum seekers
Updated 15 Jan
32.7k
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
13 Jan
26.0k
Debunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
13 Jan
16.1k
New arrivals 'not required' to remain in State accommodation
12 Jan
23.8k
Carlow premises earmarked for 50 male asylum seekers to be used instead for families, Dept says
10 Jan
25.8k
Multiple people treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out at accommodation in Donegal
9 Jan
27.5k
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Ballinrobe hotel 'initially ear-marked for adult males' will house 'families and children', Dept says
The Department of Integration confirmed that the hotel would be used to provide temporary shelter to International Protection applicants.
The disused hotel has been the site of an ongoing protest since Friday night after councillors were informed last Thursday about plans for the site.
Local councillors have said there were concerns about a lack of consulation and the "denomination" of those planned to be housed there.
8 Jan
14.8k
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