Laura Fletcher

Protesters maintained a presence at the hotel since Thursday night in opposition to plans to house 160 International Protection Applicants

Protests over plans for asylum seekers at Roscrea hotel

Two protests took place in Roscrea in Co Tipperary, amid continuing opposition to using a hotel on the outskirts of the town to house families seeking international protection.

Munster • 13 Jan 24

Last week, the Department of Integration informed local representatives that the buildings had been offered to house Ukrainian refugees in February of last year, but they had since been withdrawn

Cllrs criticise Govt communication after building fire

Councillors have condemned a fire at a property in Sandyford, Dublin, which is being investigated by gardaí, but some have also criticised poor communication from Government about its intended use.

Dublin • 11 Jan 24

The man's body was discovered in the early hours of this morning

Man who was sleeping rough found dead on Dublin street

The Department of Housing has said that a man, whose body was found St Andrew's Street in Dublin 2 this morning, "appeared to be sleeping rough".

Dublin • 09 Jan 24

The scene was examined by local garda crime scene investigators and enquiries are ongoing (file pic: RollingNews)

Gardaí investigating fire at Sandyford property

Gardaí are investigating a fire at a property in Sandyford in Dublin on Sunday evening.

Regional • 09 Jan 24

659 new male international protection applicants have presented to the International Protection Office since 4 December

512 asylum seekers without State accommodation

There are now 512 recently arrived asylum seekers who have not been offered any State accommodation, according to the latest figures from the Department of Integration.

Ireland • 09 Jan 24

The report shows that 38% of all long-term residential care beds are now operated by 15 medium to large operators

Nursing homes reliant on profit-driven operators - ESRI

Ireland's nursing home sector is increasingly reliant on a small number of profit-driven international operators.

Health • 09 Jan 24

The State said it could no longer provide accommodation to new arrivals last month (File pic)

457 international protection applicants are homeless

A total of 457 international protection applicants (IPAs) are homeless, according to the latest figures from the Department of Integration.

Ireland • 05 Jan 24

The fire occurred at an unoccupied building in Ringsend

Gardaí treating fire at building as suspected arson

Gardaí investigating a fire at a building in Dublin, that was due to be used as emergency accommodation for homeless families, are treating it as suspected arson.

Ireland • 01 Jan 24

The incident happened at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve (File Photo)

Man charged with murder of Tristan Sherry

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 26-year-old Tristan Sherry at a restaurant in Blanchardstown in Dublin on Christmas Eve.

Ireland • 30 Dec 23

The Government has only been offering accommodation to vulnerable applicants due to a 'severe shortage'

Over 360 asylum seekers without accommodation

More than 360 recently arrived asylum seekers are now without State provided accommodation, according to the latest figures published by the Department of Integration.

Ireland • 29 Dec 23