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In May, letters were sent to women with children living in Direct Provision who had received international protection status instructing them to leave their accommodation by 5 July (Stock image)

Call for lone parents to be exempt from DP evictions

A group of NGOs has called on the Minister for Integration and Youth to exempt lone parents from being evicted from Direct Provision accommodation.

Ireland • 22 Sep 24

ActionAid Ireland has said the Government has continuously failed to treat people with dignity and respect (Stock image)

Lone parents in DP ordered to find new accommodation

The international charity ActionAid Ireland has described orders issued to lone parents in Direct Provision to move to alternative accommodation by mid-September as "scandalous".

Ireland • 28 Aug 24

Kate and Ruby say they face obstacles in trying to find accommodation

Homeless fears for many told to leave direct provision

Charities working with people living in direct provision or International Protection Accommodation centres have raised concerns over the rising number of people who have been told to leave their accommodation and are presenting as homeless in Dublin.

Ireland • 04 Jul 24

At the end of last month, 25,019 people were in accommodation overseen by the International Protection Accommodation Service

Number in Direct Provision passes 25,000 for first time

The number of people living in Direct Provision accommodation passed 25,000 for the first time last month.

Ireland • 08 Nov 23

A report has been submitted by the Children's Ombudsman over concerns for children's safety in direct provision (Stock image)

New report on concerns for children in Direct Provision

Concern for the safety and welfare of children in Direct Provision has led the Ombudsman for Children to submit a special report to the Houses of the Oireachtas due to inaction by the Government to implement recommendations previously proposed.

Ireland • 19 Oct 23

The current payment for a child in Direct Provision is the payment is €29.80 per week

Call to raise payment for children in Direct Provision

People in Direct Provision are not getting any extra help to address the rising cost-of-living according to the Vincentian Minimum Essential Standard of Living Centre.

Ireland • 10 May 23

Asylum seekers living in tents: 'It's become hopeless'

More than 104 international protection applicants are sleeping in tented accommodation in Co Clare.

Direct Provision • 09 Dec 22

Commitment to end direct provision 'knocked sideways' (stock image - posed by model)

Govt commitment to end DP 'knocked sideways' by Covid

The Chairperson of Advisory Group on Direct Provision has called for a public discussion on the treatment of refugees in Ireland.

Ireland • 07 Dec 22

The Grand Hotel in Wicklow has been a Direct Provision Centre since 2018

Wicklow protest over Direct Provision centre changes

A protest is taking place in Wicklow town to demonstrate against recent changes at a Direct Provision centre in the town.

Regional • 27 Nov 22

The Grand Hotel became a Direct Provision Centre in 2018

Families moved out of Wicklow direct provision centre

Concerns have been raised in Wicklow after a number of families were moved out of a direct provision centre in a former hotel in the town, to allow mainly single men to be accommodated there.

Leinster • 15 Nov 22

The Department of Education said the absence of a PPS number should not prevent the enrolment of a child in school

Asylum seekers 'can't get kids to school' due to delays

Organisations supporting international protection applicants say delays in accessing vital services and supports are making it difficult for some families to send their children to school.

Ireland • 02 Sep 22

Tents at Gormanstown military camp for Ukrainian refugees (Pic: GIS)

Tents to be used for 100 asylum seekers at Clare centre

The Government has confirmed that tented accommodation for up to 100 asylum seekers will be provided at the Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre in Co Clare.

Ireland • 21 Jul 22

Lucky Khambule from the Movement for Asylum Seekers in Ireland described the situation at the Red Cow Moran Hotel as a violation of human rights

Hotel scenes prompt fears of a two-tier asylum system

In response to photos and video posted on social media at the weekend, the Co-Founder of the Movement for Asylum Seekers in Ireland visited the Red Cow Moran Hotel this morning to see the conditions for himself.

Ireland • 13 Jun 22

The 'Trailblaiser' project has delivered 21 refurbished bikes and safety gear to children living in Mosney

Bike donations bring delight to children in Mosney

A project that aims to improve the mental health of people living in Direct Provision through cycling has passed a significant milestone.

Leinster • 23 Feb 22

Amanda Nyoni, who is originally from Zimbabwe, plants one of the first trees in the 'Putting Down Roots' project

Putting down roots - tree project to aid asylum seekers

A project which will see the planting of 8,000 native trees to represent the number of people seeking asylum in Ireland and living in Direct Provision has been launched in Co Offaly.

Leinster • 23 Nov 21

Benjamin Enow Oben, who lives in Direct Provision in Galway, has been taking part in new mobile studio workshops

Asylum seekers create their own beat with mobile studio

A new mobile recording studio project is supporting people living in Direct Provision to make their own music.

Ireland • 16 Oct 21

Pamela will represent Ireland at the Miss World contest in Puerto Rico

History-making Miss Ireland proud to 'pave the way'

The first black woman to win the Miss Ireland title says she hopes she has "opened a door and paved the way" for young asylum seekers to achieve their dreams

Black History Month • 14 Oct 21

The group, which includes asylum seekers and refugees, will showcase and sell products at 'Taste of Dublin'

Asylum seekers, refugees ready for food festival debut

Ten people from minority backgrounds are preparing to take part in one of Ireland's biggest food and drink festivals this week.

Ireland • 30 Aug 21

Dr. Niall Muldoon urged Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman to ensure that increased funding is obtained

Increased direct provision funding needed - Ombudsman

The Children's Ombudsman has told an Oireachtas Committee that the government's overhaul of direct provision faces potentially serious "pitfalls", in trying to source - and then to fund - suitable accommodation.

Politics • 22 Jun 21

Minister to look at housing availability for refugees

The Minister with responsibility for ending direct provision will meet with city and county managers this week, to discuss the availability of services for international protection applicants.

Ireland • 05 May 21

Investigation found that there were a number of faults in protecting children in Direct Provision

Failings over child safety in Direct Provision - report

The Ombudsman for Children has said the Government is failing to put proper safeguards in place to keep children in Direct Provision safe.

Ireland • 27 Apr 21

Students living in Direct Provision currently have to pay fees of €3,600 annually in order to access PLC courses

€3,600 PLC course fee dropped for asylum seekers

A provision which obliged asylum seekers here to pay inflated fees for Post Leaving Certificate courses has been dropped for many.

Education • 11 Mar 21

A new two-phased approach will be set out in a white paper

Govt to replace Direct Provision with protection system

The Government is to replace the Direct Provision system with an international protection system over the next four years.

Ireland • 26 Feb 21

An applicant's permission to work will now last for 12 months rather than six months

Wait time for asylum seekers looking for work reduced

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has welcomed a reduction in the waiting period for asylum seekers to be able to seek employment.

Ireland • 28 Jan 21

Council presents alternatives to Direct Provision

The Government's White Paper on ending Direct Provision will be published next month and it is hoped it will transform a 20-year system which has been described by the UN as a "severe violation of human rights".

Ireland • 27 Jan 21