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
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 … Ireland • 19 Oct
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
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
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
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
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 … Leinster • 15 Nov 22
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 … Ireland • 02 Sep 22
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
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 … Ireland • 13 Jun 22
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
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 … Leinster • 23 Nov 21
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
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 … Black History Month • 14 Oct 21
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
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 … 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 … Ireland • 05 May 21
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
€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
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
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 … Ireland • 27 Jan 21
Acceleration needed in direct provision wind down - IRC The Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Refugee Council has said a balance of "ambition and pragmatism" is needed to accelerate efforts to wind down … Ireland • 23 Nov 20
Lack of asylum vulnerability assessments criticised The Department of Children is still in talks with the HSE about undertaking "formal vulnerability assessments" of those applying for international protection or asylum here, … Ireland • 19 Nov 20
System to replace Direct Provision by 2023 recommended The Expert Advisory Group, which has reviewed the Direct Provision process, has recommended that a new permanent system be established no later than mid-2023. Direct Provision • 21 Oct 20
