5 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 Martin disagrees with O'Brien comments about factors behind people seeking asylum in Ireland

The businessman said the government was indirectly contributing to ‘gross inequality’ in poorer countries.

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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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