Under the direct provision system being operated under the auspices of the Department of Justice by the Directorate of Asylum Seekers Services (DASS), a total of £15m was paid out in providing full-board accommodation for asylum seekers. This £15m was paid to the owners of 65 properties around the country who house asylum seekers. A further £15m was paid out by the … [Read more...] about Facts and Figures
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One Woman’s Story
"There is no greater sorrow on earth than the loss of one's native land." – Euripides, 431 B.C. Cathleen* 30, is a Christian woman from Nigeria. One day last year, before she came to Ireland, she and her sister Nora were shopping in the local market. A row broke out at a nearby stall which soon developed into a scuffle. Knives were pulled and suddenly people were … [Read more...] about One Woman’s Story