The Irish government has greenlit an extensive project aimed at enhancing housing facilities for refugees, signaling a significant departure from previous practices. Under this scheme, slated for completion by 2028, the government plans to directly accommodate 14,000 individuals, quadrupling the initially proposed number outlined in the white paper. In a bid to modernize the outdated … Read more
In a scathing report, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has accused the Irish government of neglecting the housing crisis faced by asylum seekers, particularly in emergency accommodation centers. The UN agency is set to conduct a committee meeting today to discuss Ireland’s alleged non-compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and … Read more
Today’s meeting of government leaders is expected to include a discussion on the accommodation of asylum seekers. It comes in response to a decision made by the High Court. The High Court found last month that Roderic O’Gorman, minister of integration, was in violation of the law by not housing one asylum claimant. The court … Read more
The overall number of individuals still without housing help since they arrived here this week is 55 after 31 more asylum seekers were unable to be accommodated by the State on Thursday. According to The Irish Times, homeless groups have reacted to the increased number of asylum seekers who face the possibility of sleeping on … Read more
Over 11,300 asylum-seekers get less than 40 euros a week in social welfare from the state. The state provides only €5.50 per day in social welfare to more than 9,300 adult asylum seekers. Another 2,000 kids who are in direct provision receive the daily equivalent of €4.25 each. The Daily Expenses Allowance, which is given … Read more