1 in 10 asylum seekers without State-provided housing A record 226 recently arrived international protection applicants are without State-provided accommodation. Ireland • 07 Mar
'We have to be vigilant' over asylum process - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that "we have to be vigilant" over abuses of the asylum process. Ireland • 23 Nov 22
Campus 'not able to open' for asylum seekers tonight The Sport Ireland campus at Abbotstown in Dublin will not be able to open to receive international protection applicants today, the Department of Children, Equality, … Ireland • 07 Sep 22
Stanton says Direct Provision system 'transformed' Minister of State at the Department of Justice David Stanton has said the Direct Provision system has been "radically transformed" over the past five years. Ireland • 12 Dec 19
Call for 'self-reflection and outrage' over migration The Irish Refugee Council has urged European countries, including Ireland, to develop more safe and legal pathways to enable people fleeing persecution to find safety … Ireland • 24 Oct 19
Numbers in direct provision above capacity The number of people in Direct Provision in Ireland for this month has risen above the Government's contracted capacity. Ireland • 24 Jan 19
15 unaccompanied minors given international protection Fifteen unaccompanied children coming into Ireland have been granted international protection so far this year, according to figures obtained by RTÉ News. Ireland • 11 Dec 18
40% of asylum seekers spend at least two years in DP More than 40% of asylum seekers living in direct provision in Ireland are spending two or more years in accommodation centres, new figures show. Ireland • 03 Dec 18
Judge blocks Trump order on asylum restrictions A US judge has temporarily blocked an order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum for immigrants who entered the country illegally from Mexico, the … US • 20 Nov 18
20 people refused accommodation in Direct Provision The Department of Justice has confirmed to RTÉ News that an estimated 20 people have been refused accommodation in direct provision centres over the past … Ireland • 20 Sep 18
'Stop the boats' Morrison: Australia's latest PM Evangelical Christian Scott Morrison, who emerged as prime minister after a ruling party bun fight, is a key architect of Australia's controversial "stop the boats" … Australia • 24 Aug 18
Sessions' decision may impact on US asylum applications US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has overturned a grant of asylum to a Salvadoran domestic abuse victim, potentially excluding immigrants seeking refuge from sexual, gang … Asylum • 12 Jun 18
Hundreds of asylum seekers arrive at the Mexican border Hundreds of people from a Central American migrant caravan rallied today at the U.S.-Mexico border, many preparing to report to U.S. authorities to make asylum … US • 29 Apr 18
Lack of resources causes asylum delays, conference told A judge who chaired a review of the State's treatment of asylum seekers says a lack of proper resourcing is contributing to the continuing long … Ireland • 25 Apr 18
Court upholds EU's right to implement asylum policy The European Union's highest court has dismissed complaints by Slovakia and Hungary about EU migration policy, upholding Brussels' right to force member states to take … News • 06 Sep 17
Asylum seekers to get access to student support Student asylum seekers who have been in the Irish school system for at least five years will be able to apply for student supportsto access … News • 28 Aug 15
College fees could be reduced for asylum seekers Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan has said she is determined that students who have been in the asylum system in Ireland for five years will … News • 08 Apr 15
IRC chief resigns from asylum working group The Chief Executive of the Irish Refugee Council has resigned from a Government-appointed group examining the direct provision system for asylum seekers. News • 27 Mar 15
Fall in number of asylum seekers in State centres A new report has found that 59% of asylum seekers who are living in State accommodation have been there for over three years. News • 07 Feb 14
Under 1,000 people sought asylum last year The number of people seeking asylum in the Republic of Ireland has dropped from almost 12,000 in 2002 to just under 1,000 last year. News • 06 Jan 14
Call for change to treatment of asylum seekers The Irish Refugee Council is calling for a change to the way asylum seekers are treated with the introduction of a new system, which it … News • 10 Dec 13
Snowden applies for temporary asylum in Russia Former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden applied for temporary asylum in Russia today after spending three weeks at a Moscow airport trying to avoid … News • 16 Jul 13
Ombudsman highly critical of asylum arrangements The Ombudsman has called for urgent reform of arrangements for asylum seekers in Ireland. News • 09 Jul 13
Galway asylum seeker centre to close Up to 300 asylum seekers are facing uncertainty over their futures following the decision to close their accommodation centre in Galway City. News • 12 Sep 12
140 missing from asylum boat off Indonesia Rescuers pulled six people from the sea off Indonesia but authorities fear for over 140 more after a suspected refugee boat disappeared on its way … News • 30 Aug 12
