Laura Fletcher

At least two tents appeared to have been caught in the undercarriage of the truck

Tents of IP applicants sleeping rough caught under truck

Tents belonging to rough sleeping international protection applicants were caught underneath a bin truck in Dublin after it reversed down the street where they were located.

Ireland • 29 Feb 24

A video seen by RTÉ News shows 24 unoccupied bunk beds at Citywest

Watch: Empty Citywest beds as IP applicants await shelter

Footage has been shared with RTÉ News that shows 48 empty beds at the Citywest transit hub in Dublin which is used to house international protection applicants, as over 1,000 remain without any State-provided shelter.

Ireland • 28 Feb 24

The drugs were seized by gardaí following an operation in Blanchardstown, Dublin

Three men appear in court over Dublin drug seizure

Three men have been remanded in custody charged in connection with a multi-million drug seizure in Blanchardstown on Thursday.

Ireland • 24 Feb 24

The focus recently has been housing women and families, Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman said

Record 1,010 asylum seekers without State accommodation

There are now 1,010 recently arrived asylum seekers without any State-provided shelter.

Ireland • 23 Feb 24

Oksana and Oleh 'want to be as Irish people'

Displaced Ukrainians come in search of a 'peaceful life'

RTÉ News speaks to Ukrainian refugees who have recently arrived to Ireland and are staying at the Ballyogan Regional Temporary Rest Centre in Dublin.

Ukraine • 22 Feb 24

The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022

Slashed supports for Ukrainian arrivals just weeks away

As part of this week's series on the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine as it nears the two-year mark, Laura Fletcher looks at how the Ireland's support system will change for those seeking refuge here.

Ireland • 22 Feb 24