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"An applicant from a safe country must show serious grounds for considering that the country is not safe in his or her particular circumstances"

Would African-Americans be granted refugee status in Ireland?

African-Americans at risk of police brutality because of racism could flee the US and seek asylum in Ireland

law • 29 Jun 20

"In my opinion, it is not they who succeeded, but it is more likely us who have failed"

What is driving protests against new direct provision centres?

The alleged "inexistence" of a far right movement here does not mean the lack of far right thoughts

Ireland • 06 Nov 19

"Irish society's ability to condemn, institutionalise, and castigate persons due to differences is ever present"

How asylum systems haunt Irish writing

From the madhouse to direct provision, the concept of asylum still shadows Irish society but writing serves as its memory and its conscience

Brainstorm • 24 Sep 19

Cooking and protesting

The Brainstorm long read: food projects and initiatives across Ireland are raising awareness about people living in direct provision centres.

Food • 14 Apr 18

Cooking and protesting

The Brainstorm long read: food projects and initiatives across Ireland are raising awareness about people living in direct provision centres. By Fiona Murphy

Food • 14 Apr 18

"There are some potential positive outcomes once Ireland becomes bound by the Reception Directive, though it will not necessarily bring an end the system of direct provision"

All change for asylum seekers?

Opinion: Ireland is set to opt-in to the EU Reception Directive which will mean many changes to the rights of asylum seekers living here

Asylum Seekers • 23 Jan 18

"One third of all asylum seekers in Ireland are children and this accounts for approximately 1,600 children in our care"

Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision

Opinion: a series of music workshops and interviews with children in direct provision has shown how making music can foster a sense of belonging and community

Direct Provision • 09 Jan 18

Young people from the Arriving into View Direct Provision project at Cork's Glucksman Art Gallery
with artists leading the work.

Changing the script around Direct Provision

Opinion: huge problems still exist within Ireland's Direct Provision system, but initiatives are springing up around the country to ensure refugees are welcomed and find safe and secure places to continue their lives

Direct Provision • 03 Nov 17

Direct Provision

Would African-Americans be granted refugee status in Ireland?

What is driving protests against new direct provision centres?

How asylum systems haunt Irish writing

Cooking and protesting

Cooking and protesting

All change for asylum seekers?

Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision

Changing the script around Direct Provision

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