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Criteria eased for asylum seekers to attend third level

The Department of Education has lowered the eligibility criteria for a scheme which enables asylum seeker students to go on to third level education here.
Education • 04 Jun 19

Gay football team a lifeline for asylum seeker

A gay asylum seeker living in direct provision in Dublin says being part of one of Ireland's two gay men's football teams has been a lifeline for him.
News • 26 Feb 19

RIA accused of not enforcing refugee proposals

The agency responsible for running direct provision centres has been criticised for failing to tender for improved accommodation for asylum seekers in line with a recent report.
News • 08 Sep 15

Call for asylum seeker access to third level

A Limerick school principal has called on the Government to introduce financial supports for teenagers living in the Direct Provision system who wish to enter third level education.
News • 12 Aug 15

Rally calling for release of Afghan migrant

A rally organised by the Anti-Racism Network took place at the Department of Justice today, calling for the immediate release of the Afghan man, who was assaulted and injured earlier this week at a Cloverhill prison.
News • 31 Jul 15

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