Direct provision Archives – The College View

DCU Refugee Week kicks off

March 15, 2022

A film about children living in direct provisiom titled ‘Direct Division’ was screened today in the U building as part of DCU’s Refugee Week.

Direct Provision residents at higher risk of Covid

December 4, 2021

Cases of the virus were 49% more common in Direct Provision than the general public during some stages of the pandemic.

The challenges facing young people in Direct Provision accessing 3rd level education

October 13, 2021

Starting 3rd level education is challenging enough for the average student. Sorting out accommodation, transport, tuition fees, books and clothes is not so easy, especially in Ireland where tuition fees are the 2nd highest in

The pandemic has become the Government’s scapegoat for accountability on situations in Direct Provision centres.

April 14, 2021

The publication of the White Paper acts as an ambitious diversion strategy to the ongoing, daily issues faced by asylum seekers and refugees.

Ireland has not learned from past mistakes

January 27, 2021

In his state apology to the victims of Mother and Baby Homes, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “It is the duty of a republic to be willing to hold itself to account. To be willing to

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

Direct Provision is causing “untold psychological harm” says open letter to the Taoiseach

April 4, 2020

Direct Provision is barely meeting the basic psychological needs of asylum seekers and needs to be replaced with a “more humane and ethical alternative” according to an open letter addressed to the Taoiseach and Minister of Children.

The protesters against direct provision

November 13, 2019

For a country that uses the slogan of “100,000 welcomes” to visitors, recent events of arson and protests would lead you to think that Ireland is not as welcoming and friendly as it claims to

Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity

December 12, 2018

The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents.

From a warzone to a classroom

November 14, 2018

Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.

BUDGET 2019: Justice

October 9, 2018

Minister of Finance, Paschal Donohoe has announced an additional €60 million euro to be spent on reforms within the department of Justice and Equality. The €60 million will be used to provide additional asylum accommodation,

UCC to give refugees full scholarships

February 7, 2018

University College Cork has been granted the status of “University of Sanctuary” and will provide seven asylum seekers and refugees with full scholarships from September.

Asylum seekers face difficulties accessing third-level education

April 16, 2014

A daughter of asylum seekers was forced to squat with a friend for two years after she was accepted to Trinity College to study Medicine.