President Higgins criticises Direct Provision President Michael D Higgins has criticised the Irish system in dealing with asylum seekers known as Direct Provision, describing it as "totally unsatisfactory in almost every aspect". News • 20 Nov 14
President Higgins criticises Direct Provision President Michael D Higgins has criticised the Irish system in dealing with asylum seekers known as Direct Provision, describing it as "totally unsatisfactory in almost every aspect". News • 20 Nov 14
Direct provision system 'not unlawful' The High Court has ruled that direct provision and the €19.10 weekly payment are not unlawful but some "house rules" were not lawful. News • 14 Nov 14
Direct provision system 'not unlawful' The High Court has ruled that direct provision and the €19.10 weekly payment are not unlawful but some "house rules" were not lawful. News • 14 Nov 14
Call for reform of Direct Provision system Rape Crisis Network Ireland has called for the reform of the Direct Provision system for refugees. News • 28 Oct 14
Call for reform of Direct Provision system Rape Crisis Network Ireland has called for the reform of the Direct Provision system for refugees. News • 28 Oct 14
Calls for change to direct provision system The Immigrant Council of Ireland has expressed concern for detected victims of sex-trafficking being placed in direct provision centres. News • 22 Sep 14
Calls for change to direct provision system The Immigrant Council of Ireland has expressed concern for detected victims of sex-trafficking being placed in direct provision centres. News • 22 Sep 14
Direct provision group 'could make rapid progress' The Minister for Equality, New Communities and Culture has said a review group to examine the direct provision system will hold its first meeting tomorrow morning. News • 17 Sep 14
Direct provision group 'could make rapid progress' The Minister for Equality, New Communities and Culture has said a review group to examine the direct provision system will hold its first meeting tomorrow morning. News • 17 Sep 14
Call to end Direct Provision accommodation A conference on the issues facing asylum seekers has heard children as young as 11 have threatened suicide as a result of their living conditions. News • 09 May 14
Call to end Direct Provision accommodation A conference on the issues facing asylum seekers has heard children as young as 11 have threatened suicide as a result of their living conditions. News • 09 May 14
Ombudsman highly critical of asylum arrangements The Ombudsman has called for urgent reform of arrangements for asylum seekers in Ireland. News • 09 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
