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# Asylum Seekers

This year
2024
Better communication won't do anything to change mind of someone intent on committing arson - O'Gorman
9 Feb
3.8k
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
The fire at a building in Co Wicklow at the weekend is the latest in a pattern of attacks.
Updated 6 Feb
20.1k
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Government has not handled the immigration question well'
4 Feb
12.9k
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
31 Jan
12.9k
'Need for substantial reform': TDs debate Government response to asylum seekers in Dáil
30 Jan
10.5k
Government considers chartering flights to deport immigrants denied asylum
30 Jan
19.7k
FG politicians given international protection info sheet as Varadkar appeals for help setting out facts
25 Jan
11.9k
Social welfare cut for new arrivals from Ukraine in State accommodation to take effect in February
Updated 24 Jan
20.4k
Asylum seekers endure sub-zero temperatures on Dublin streets without tents or sleeping bags
22 Jan
42.0k
Martin says plans being prepared to ramp up State-owned accommodation to house asylum seekers
21 Jan
17.6k
The Irish hotel: From the foundation of the GAA to a battleground in Ireland's refugee crisis
20 Jan
17.3k
Govt 'failure' for towns sheltering refugees 'feeds anti-migrant narrative', say locals
Roscommon TD Claire Kerrane said promises to resource towns and villages receiving asylum seekers have regularly not received any follow through.
20 Jan
15.7k
Donohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
19 Jan
7.6k
Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
18 Jan
9.7k
RELATED
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
6 Feb
McEntee asks public to inform Gardaí on 'upcoming' threats in wake of Galway hotel arson attack
6 Jan
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
4 Jan
Local authorities can't have ‘a la carte’ relationship with Govt, Varadkar says after Mayo council vote
17 Jan
19.4k
Debunked: Misleading claims shared in Roscrea amid protests at Racket Hall
17 Jan
27.3k
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Updated 16 Jan
32.4k
Gardaí scuffle with protesters outside Tipperary hotel over plans to house family asylum seekers
Updated 15 Jan
32.7k
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
13 Jan
25.9k
Debunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
13 Jan
16.1k
New arrivals 'not required' to remain in State accommodation
12 Jan
23.8k
Carlow premises earmarked for 50 male asylum seekers to be used instead for families, Dept says
10 Jan
25.8k
Multiple people treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out at accommodation in Donegal
9 Jan
27.5k
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Ballinrobe hotel 'initially ear-marked for adult males' will house 'families and children', Dept says
The Department of Integration confirmed that the hotel would be used to provide temporary shelter to International Protection applicants.
The disused hotel has been the site of an ongoing protest since Friday night after councillors were informed last Thursday about plans for the site.
Local councillors have said there were concerns about a lack of consulation and the "denomination" of those planned to be housed there.
8 Jan
14.8k
Last year
2023
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses over fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
30 Dec 2023
6.3k
Interview: O'Gorman says blockades of asylum seeker accommodation should not be tolerated
The Integration Minister said he regretted government did not act faster to resource communication with local communities.
23 Dec 2023
17.0k
RELATED
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
6 Feb
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
20 Dec 2023
15.2k
Garda Commissioner says perpetrators of Galway hotel attack 'most probably' local to the area
19 Dec 2023
14.0k
Hotel fire condemned by Taoiseach and ministers as FF councillors criticise asylum seeker policy
The blaze started at around 11.35pm on Saturday at the Ross Lake Hotel in Rosscahill.
Updated 18 Dec 2023
25.5k
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
Updated 17 Dec 2023
88.1k
British Home Office 'struggling to source planes' for Rwanda plan
17 Dec 2023
12.2k
Minister hits out at 'open and closed border slogans' used in asylum discussions
16 Dec 2023
13.2k
Taoiseach says those who already have housing elsewhere should not come to Ireland to seek asylum
Updated 15 Dec 2023
43.7k
Social welfare cuts and 90-day state accommodation limit for new Ukrainian arrivals agreed by coalition leaders
Updated 11 Dec 2023
45.3k
Over 80 people seeking asylum in Ireland not offered accommodation between Monday and Wednesday
8 Dec 2023
10.9k
Over 62 men seeking asylum in Ireland not offered accommodation as tents are handed out
6 Dec 2023
22.9k
'An insult': Advocacy groups criticise €75 increase in weekly payment to asylum seekers
6 Dec 2023
22.1k
Dáil adopts motion emphasising importance of inward migration, following immigration debate
6 Dec 2023
11.2k
Tents to be offered to asylum seekers with no accommodation as Govt confirms €75 weekly payment
Updated 5 Dec 2023
35.6k
Ministers to discuss a €75 payment to asylum applicants after accommodation runs out
Updated 4 Dec 2023
30.3k
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