News - Asylum seekers
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 08:51Use 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 07:47Tánaiste 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 08:19Integration 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 09:29Over 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 13:22Protest held at Tipperary hotel over plan to house asylum seekers
40 rooms in the building are being redesigned to accommodate them.
Jan 13, 2024 07:49Arrests 'imminent' following arson attacks on accommodation centres
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said it's her belief the cases are progressing.
Jan 11, 2024 09:23Tánaiste says 'no easy answers' to immigration question
There have been several ongoing protests against asylum seekers moving into certain areas across the country in recent weeks.
Dec 20, 2023 17:02Consultation with local people vital argues local TD
It comes after protests had been held in Dromahair over the weekend due to the proposed housing of asylum seekers in the town.
Dec 2, 2023 14:32Group calls for solidarity with refugees in Leitrim
It comes following reports of protests at refugee accommodation in the county.
Nov 27, 2023 13:58Shannonside Newsletter
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