News - Asylum seekers

Longford Town doesn't have resources to host more asylum seekers say local Councillors
Local Councillors raised concerns over the availability of health and recreational services in the town for those being settled locally.
May 30, 2023 14:05Councillors seek clarity on reports of housing asylum seekers at Longford premises
A letter was issued on Friday evening.
May 26, 2023 17:05Government must ensure benefits for rural communities supporting refugees- Local TD
Deputy Kerrane believes the frustration and tension felt by some communities can be avoided if communities get the resources they need.
May 26, 2023 08:05TD says more communication needed over housing of asylum seekers
The local TD wants more communication with the Department of Integration and communities over the housing of asylum seekers.
May 18, 2023 17:05Roscommon CEO warns communities over targeted mis-information
It follows tensions in some communities in Dublin and Clare in recent days over asylum seeker accommodation.
May 16, 2023 14:0582% of hotels in Leitrim used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees
Earlier this week almost a third of hotel beds outside of Dublin are being used as State accommodation.
Apr 1, 2023 08:04Irish immigration system broken according to Sinn Fein TD
Deputy Kenny believes a new system is needed for checking and upskilling new arrivals for the workforce
Feb 3, 2023 14:02Protest in Mullingar at plans to use Columb Barrcks for refugees
The protest is a latest in a series of such events around the country
Feb 3, 2023 11:02Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:01Ballaghaderreen community activist calls for additional resources prior to arrival of more refugees
The chair of Roscommon Leader Partnership says Ballaghaderreen has been welcoming and has done a lot since the opening of the e-roc centre in 2017.
Dec 12, 2022 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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