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More than 90 properties offered for asylum seeker accommodation

More than 90 properties offered for asylum seeker accommodation

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

The Department of Integration is examining the offers.
Court injunction sought to prevent Coolock site from housing international protection applicants

Court injunction sought to prevent Coolock site from housing international protection applicants

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

The site has been the scene of violence and unrest
Coolock violence just the latest attack on sites earmarked for asylum seekers

Coolock violence just the latest attack on sites earmarked for asylum seekers

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

The attack on the former Crown Paints factory site in Coolock is just the latest incident of violence and arson on a building earmarked for refugees in the last year
Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Court hears Government cannot be accused of inaction over protection applicants

Thu, 30 May, 2024

This directive provides visa waivers for Ukrainians coming to the EU along with immediate access to the labour market and access to social protection and other State supports.
Government paying for tents provided to asylum seekers, says O'Gorman

Government paying for tents provided to asylum seekers, says O'Gorman

Sat, 11 May, 2024

The Minister for Integration has confirmed they are supporting a number of homeless charities to supply tents.
Asylum seekers on Mount Street have been moved to City West and Crooksling, says O'Gorman

Asylum seekers on Mount Street have been moved to City West and Crooksling, says O'Gorman

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The people who had been sleeping rough in Mount Street were offered accommodation in Crooksling or City West, and he hoped that they would take up the offer.
Leitrim council loses bid to prevent former hotel from being used for asylum seekers

Leitrim council loses bid to prevent former hotel from being used for asylum seekers

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The proposed use of the Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair 'can go ahead', the judge said
Majority of asylum seekers arrive at Dublin Airport without identity documents

Majority of asylum seekers arrive at Dublin Airport without identity documents

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

The figures have been supplied by the Department of Justice via a freedom of information request
Leitrim Co Council challenges proposed use of hotel to house asylum seekers

Leitrim Co Council challenges proposed use of hotel to house asylum seekers

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Planning permission granted for the premises was based on commercial tourism use, where specific tourism-related policies were cited, the council alleges.
Mayo councillors pass motion to stop cooperation with Government on housing refugees

Mayo councillors pass motion to stop cooperation with Government on housing refugees

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

A motion has been passed by Mayo County Council calling on staff to stop cooperating with the Department of Integration when it comes to housing asylum seekers
Gardaí accused of 'heavy-handed' approach towards protesters in Roscrea

Gardaí accused of 'heavy-handed' approach towards protesters in Roscrea

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Local councillor Shane Lee said the actions of the Garda public order unit had been 'a step too far'
O’Gorman says protests had nothing to do with migrant housing changes

O’Gorman says protests had nothing to do with migrant housing changes

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

The Department of Integration has been accused of u-turning on plans to house male asylum seekers.
New data reveals breakdown of asylum seekers per county

New data reveals breakdown of asylum seekers per county

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Dublin has the most asylum seekers per county, and Leitrim has the least. That is according to new figures released by the Department of Integration.
Missing migrants from Rosslare container won't be pursued, Department confirms

Missing migrants from Rosslare container won't be pursued, Department confirms

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Over half the migrants rescued from a shipping container in Rosslare will not be pursued by the Department of Integration
McEntee ‘absolutely confident’ refugee centre arsonists will be arrested

McEntee ‘absolutely confident’ refugee centre arsonists will be arrested

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Most recently, a blaze engulfed a disused hotel where international protection applicants were set to be housed.
Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The site of a former hotel in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, will now be used to house refugee families and women, following a number of protests
Department continues to ‘engage’ on plan to house asylum seekers in Mayo hotel

Department continues to ‘engage’ on plan to house asylum seekers in Mayo hotel

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A protest has been staged outside the hotel in Ballinrobe.
Investigation launched into suspected arson attack on vacant Tipperary school

Investigation launched into suspected arson attack on vacant Tipperary school

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

It is understood significant damage was caused to the building which has been left idle for a number of years
Close to 950 Ukrainian refugees begin arriving at Stradbally Estate

Close to 950 Ukrainian refugees begin arriving at Stradbally Estate

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

By the end of this week the Department of Integration said that 100 refugees will be living on the site.
Government clash over offering Ukrainians accommodation for only three months

Government clash over offering Ukrainians accommodation for only three months

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

A shortage of housing has left the Government resorting to using tents in some cases.
Extra €1bn diverted to help accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Extra €1bn diverted to help accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been relocated to Ireland since war broke out last year

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