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# Asylum Seekers

January
January 2024
Donohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
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.
Local authorities can't have ‘a la carte’ relationship with Govt, Varadkar says after Mayo council vote
Debunked: Misleading claims shared in Roscrea amid protests at Racket Hall
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Gardaí scuffle with protesters outside Tipperary hotel over plans to house family asylum seekers
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
Debunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
New arrivals 'not required' to remain in State accommodation
Carlow premises earmarked for 50 male asylum seekers to be used instead for families, Dept says
Multiple people treated for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out at accommodation in Donegal
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.
Last year
2023
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses over fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
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.
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
Garda Commissioner says perpetrators of Galway hotel attack 'most probably' local to the area
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.
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
British Home Office 'struggling to source planes' for Rwanda plan
Minister hits out at 'open and closed border slogans' used in asylum discussions
Taoiseach says those who already have housing elsewhere should not come to Ireland to seek asylum
Social welfare cuts and 90-day state accommodation limit for new Ukrainian arrivals agreed by coalition leaders
Over 80 people seeking asylum in Ireland not offered accommodation between Monday and Wednesday
Over 62 men seeking asylum in Ireland not offered accommodation as tents are handed out
'An insult': Advocacy groups criticise €75 increase in weekly payment to asylum seekers
Dáil adopts motion emphasising importance of inward migration, following immigration debate
Tents to be offered to asylum seekers with no accommodation as Govt confirms €75 weekly payment
Ministers to discuss a €75 payment to asylum applicants after accommodation runs out
Living expenses for asylum applicants to be increased if state runs out of accommodation
'Vigilantes' patrolling rural areas against asylum seekers seeking ID details, committee told
Highest number of asylum applications filed on record last year
'Real possibility' of asylum seeker accommodation shortfall in coming days, Cabinet told
Finland to close all but one border crossing to Russia after rise in asylum seekers
Refugee organisations decry conditions in tents on Direct Provision sites as mid-winter approaches
Sunak will seek to revive his asylum seeker Rwanda plan after Supreme Court defeat
UK Supreme Court rules government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful
No movement on lack of Child Benefit entitlement for families in Direct Provision
Taoiseach: Ireland may pay EU countries rather than accept more refugees under migration pact
EU reaches 'historic' new migration deal to help ease pressure on Italy and Greece
Medical charity: Refugees with cancer visiting hospitals for checkups as they can't get GPs