Slogans like #IrelandIsFull and #IrishLivesMatter have been sprawled across placards and waved at anti-immigration protests in Drimnagh, East Wall and Ballymun in recent weeks. While their accusations are fuelled by racism and xenophobia, protesters have Read more…
Cases of the virus were 49% more common in Direct Provision than the general public during some stages of the pandemic. Read more…
Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.
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[dropcap]Minister [/dropcap]of Finance, Paschal Donohoe has announced an additional €60 million euro to be spent on reforms within the department of Justice and Equality. The €60 million will be used to provide additional asylum accommodation, Read more…
[dropcap]University[/dropcap] College Cork has been granted the status of “University of Sanctuary” and will provide seven asylum seekers and refugees with full scholarships from September.
Students seeking asylum in Ireland are not eligible for the free fees scheme, leaving many unable to afford a third-level education. Read more…
New government proposals will entitle asylum-seeking-students to the same third level education access as Irish students. Paul Dwyer reports. Read more…
A daughter of asylum seekers was forced to squat with a friend for two years after she was accepted to Trinity College to study Medicine. Read more…