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More than 55,000 new homes needed each year, homelessness groups say

More than 55,000 new homes needed each year, homelessness groups say

The Irish Homeless Policy Group said 10 key actions are required in any programme for government.

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour

Derek Blighe, who is the leader of the right-wing Ireland First party, was an unsuccessful candidate for the party in Cork North Central at the 2024 general election.

Asylum seekers will have to sleep rough when moved from Citywest, says Irish Refugee Council

Asylum seekers will have to sleep rough when moved from Citywest, says Irish Refugee Council

The Refugee Council has asked IPAS if they have a cold weather initiative and if they can get a copy of such a policy.

Asylum legislation will close loopholes, says McEntee

Asylum legislation will close loopholes, says McEntee

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

Department of Justice stands by assessment on Northern Ireland asylum seekers

McEntee's figure for asylum seekers from North not based on evidence, Tánaiste says

McEntee's figure for asylum seekers from North not based on evidence, Tánaiste says

Doubt cast on claims majority of asylum seekers in Republic had crossed Border

Doubt cast on claims majority of asylum seekers in Republic had crossed Border

'Completely unacceptable' that Ireland cannot provide accommodation for refugees

'Completely unacceptable' that Ireland cannot provide accommodation for refugees

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

A new report from the ESRI found 141,600 people arrived in the State in the 12 months to April, representing a 31 per cent increase on the previous year