7 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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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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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: 'Significant' number in Ireland coming from Northern Ireland

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

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1 week ago Asylum seekers to pay up to 40% of income to fund accommodation under new plan

More restrictive family reunification rules also proposed

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2 w. ago Snow possible ‘on higher ground’ as warnings come into effect for 11 northern counties

The weather warning came into effect at midnight and will stay in place until noon on Thursday.

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2 w. ago O'Callaghan 'committed' to ensuring Ireland not viewed 'more favourably' than the UK by asylum seekers

A new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system will be published later this year.

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2 w. ago Asylum seekers should not view Ireland more favourably than UK, says O’Callaghan

‘Over 80%’ of those claiming asylum in Republic are reaching Dublin via Northern Ireland, says Minister

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2 w. ago Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister

Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister  The Independent

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