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There are currently more than 7,000 people living in Direct Provision.
A report by the Irish Refugee Council says Ireland has “typically chosen to follow the UK’s lead” on asylum issues.
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These assessments are legally required.
Asylum seekers also say they are confused about a new refugee application process.
Sue Conlan says the group has not been fully consulted on new legislation.
But rejected the applications of 197.
The residents had began refusing supplies from the centre last week.
The Special Rapporteur on Child Protection today made comparisons between asylum centres and mother and baby homes and asked why we’re not right outraged now, when it’s happening.
The IRC says asylum seekers should be granted access to the labour market after six months.
The Irish Refugee Council has welcomed the High Court’s decision to grant leave to a family to challenge the system which it says operates at a ‘huge financial and human cost’.
The Irish Refugee Council says that Direct Provision needs to be overhauled and replaced with a new system that is fairer to asylum seekers and allows them to work after a certain length of time.
Poverty, malnutrition, inadequate heating, overcrowding and poor insulation are all impacting on children’s health in Direct Provision, the report says.
The number of asylum seekers is dropping, so Direct Provision accommodation centres are being consolidated in Ireland.
The scheme will provide young asylum seekers with a mentor to help them integrate into Irish society.
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The Irish Refugee Council has said that the proposed Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill does not address the reasons for Ireland’s low rate of acceptance for protection applicants.