6 h. ago Two deaths at asylum seeker centres in 2025 as number of 'critical incidents' increases to 61

The figures show that the two on-site deaths at International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centres this year compare to seven on-site deaths for 2024.

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34 h. ago Refugee group has ‘deep concern’ over asylum seekers sleeping rough to show need for beds

Government figures show there were 3,480 ‘beds available’ in centres operated by IPAS at the end of October

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56 h. ago Deportation flight carried more than triple number of gardaí as failed asylum seekers

Deportation operation to Pakistan cost €474,000 and involved 24 failed asylum seekers

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3 d. ago Fury in Ireland over hundreds of asylum seeker 'minors' found to be adults

Fury in Ireland over hundreds of asylum seeker 'minors' found to be adults - as suspect accused of killing boy at a unit for migrant children 'is found to be a grown man'  Daily Mail

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3 d. ago Almost 200 adult asylum seekers placed in children's accommodation in last three years

Speaking on Newstalk, Aontú leader Peader Tóibín said it is unacceptable.

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5 d. ago ‘They beat me very harshly’ – asylum seekers followed and allegedly attacked by ‘12 to 14 people’ in Co Dublin

‘They beat me very harshly’ – asylum seekers followed and allegedly attacked by ‘12 to 14 people’ in Co Dublin  The Irish Independent

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5 d. ago Afghan asylum seekers allegedly chased and ‘beaten for 20 minutes’ by gang in Dublin

Men say they were pursued and attacked by a gang, who also smashed windows of their car

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5 d. ago Three Afghan asylum seekers were ‘followed, then beaten for 20 minutes’

Men say they were pursued and attacked by a gang, who also smashed windows of their car

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5 d. ago Asylum seekers beaten and bloodied following terrifying incident in Dublin village

Asylum seekers beaten and bloodied following terrifying incident in Dublin village  Dublin Live

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6 d. ago 'They started punching us': Asylum seekers followed before alleged attack in Co Dublin village

One man who came on the scene told of how the men had been ‘badly beaten’ and left bloody by the incident.

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8 d. ago Tuam Councillors cite child safeguarding issues as reason for opposition to IPAS plans

A number of local Councillors in Tuam have voiced their opposition to plans to turn a former hotel in the town into a centre for asylum seekers – one of them citing the safety of children as the reason for his concern. Cllr Donagh Killilea, speaking at a Tuam area meeting, described the lack of […] The post Tuam Councillors cite child safeguarding issues as reason for opposition to IPAS plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Tibetan monk left in limbo as Irish State refuses appeal extension

High Court hears asylum seeker faces return to China after legal team’s delay

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9 d. ago Court orders Enoch Burke’s salary to be paid direct to school awarded damages against him

Former teacher was ordered to pay Wilson’s Hospital €15,000 for repeatedly trespassing on its grounds

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1 week ago 'I'm not forcing people to come to Ireland': Justice Minister defends sweeping immigration reforms

The sweeping immigration reforms will not only make family reunification more difficult, but will see asylum seekers charged for their accommodation.

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1 week ago Asylum seekers sleep rough in freezing temperatures as 3,500 refugee beds lie empty

Handing out tents and sleeping bags, most of which are then destroyed, a `huge waste’, says volunteer

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1 week ago As Ireland’s population swells, political focus turns to asylum seekers

As Ireland’s population swells, political focus turns to asylum seekers  The Irish Times

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1 week ago How many people moved to Ireland last year and how many were asylum seekers?

There has been a natural increase but population growth is turbo-charged by immigration

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1 week ago Asylum seekers who remain in State accommodation won’t pay new fees

New barriers to citizenship form part of Government tightening of immigration system

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1 week ago Refugees who remain in State accommodation will not pay new fees

New barriers to citizenship form part of Government tightening of immigration system

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1 week ago Asylum seekers: 'Significant' number in Ireland coming from Northern Ireland

Asylum seekers: 'Significant' number in Ireland coming from Northern Ireland  BBC

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