News - Asylum seekers
Ming: Government needs to contradict claims refugees are unvetted
His call comes after an investigation is under way into a suspected arson attack at a site in Dublin that was being renovated for asylum-seekers.
Jul 19, 2024 14:09
Local candidate critical of anti-immigration flyers in Castlerea
Gareth Scahill was speaking after a number of residents in the area reported receiving leaflets from an unknown source.
Jun 5, 2024 18:02
Calls to reopen former Athlone nursing home used for refugees
Up to 60 international protection applicants are set to be housed in the former Stella Maris nursing home in Baylough.
May 24, 2024 13:05
Department confirms plans to accommodate International Protection applicants in Castlerea
It follows speculation 52 asylum-seekers or refugees would be accommodated in 13 apartments in the town.
May 14, 2024 15:39
High Court rejects Council move to block Leitrim refugee accommodation
Local residents held protests in the village last November saying existing services would be stretched to the limit.
Apr 30, 2024 08:51
Use of Longford B&B for asylum seeker centre questioned by local Councillor
According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.
Mar 28, 2024 07:47
Tánaiste says Gardaí will find those responsible for recent arson attacks
There has been an increasing number of fires started at buildings intended for or rumoured to be for asylum seeker accommodation, the most recent in Brittas in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 7, 2024 08:19
Integration Minister condemns method of protest at Tipperary hotel
Locals claim there was no engagement from the Government regarding moving international protection applicants into the hotel.
Jan 16, 2024 09:29
Over 420 asylum seekers currently being housed across the region
The figures released by IPAS show that there is now over 26,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in Ireland.
Jan 15, 2024 13:22
Protest held at Tipperary hotel over plan to house asylum seekers
40 rooms in the building are being redesigned to accommodate them.
Jan 13, 2024 07:49Shannonside Newsletter
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