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Huge meeting in Laois hears ‘We don’t want them here’ - IPAS Centres

Huge meeting in Laois hears ‘We don’t want them here’ - IPAS Centres

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

"I do not want my child walking out of work and coming across those scumbags,” said one woman at the meeting.
Meeting called in Laois town to oppose IPAS centres

Meeting called in Laois town to oppose IPAS centres

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The organisers said: "Everyone is asked to support us in protecting our town.” 
Permission sought for IPAS centre in Laois town

Permission sought for IPAS centre in Laois town

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

A LAOIS property owner is seeking permission to convert his premises to accommodate people seeking international protection under the IPAS Scheme.
Government to buy Citywest Hotel for €148.2 million

Government to buy Citywest Hotel for €148.2 million

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said it was ‘far cheaper’ for the government to own the facility than pay to use it.
Directors at booming asylum seeker accommodation firm share €4.68m jackpot in 2024

Directors at booming asylum seeker accommodation firm share €4.68m jackpot in 2024

Thu, 22 May, 2025

In the second half alone of last year, Igo Cafe Ltd trading as IGO Emergency Management Services received €29.9 million (incl VAT) in State payments for accommodating IP applicants.
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

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

The Refugee Council has asked IPAS if they have a cold weather initiative and if they can get a copy of such a policy.
Man released without charge after protest outside refugee accommodation in Co Tipperary

Man released without charge after protest outside refugee accommodation in Co Tipperary

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Gardai maintained a presence at the site late on Tuesday evening.
Government's choice of locations for asylum accommodation centres 'arbitrary', says McDonald

Government's choice of locations for asylum accommodation centres 'arbitrary', says McDonald

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald criticised the Government's approach to choosing locations for accommodation centres, describing it as 'ad hoc' and 'driven by private provision'
Number of appeals by people denied asylum in Ireland up over 300% last year

Number of appeals by people denied asylum in Ireland up over 300% last year

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

IPAS registered a total of 4,775 appeals last year compared to 1,180 in 2022 – an annual increase of over 300 per cent.
Nine due in court over public order offences outside asylum seeker centre in Dublin

Nine due in court over public order offences outside asylum seeker centre in Dublin

Thu, 23 May, 2024

The nine arrested are due before Dún Laoghaire District Court on Thursday morning.
HIQA report finds no compliance at eight international protection centres

HIQA report finds no compliance at eight international protection centres

Fri, 17 May, 2024

International Protection Accommodation Service centres, formerly known as direct provision centres, provide accommodation for people seeking international protection in Ireland.
Ireland's migration challenge – explained in seven charts

Ireland's migration challenge – explained in seven charts

Sat, 04 May, 2024

A diplomatic spat with the UK this week over asylum seekers has brought the topic to the centre of political debate.
More than 110 people have died in protected accommodation since its inception

More than 110 people have died in protected accommodation since its inception

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

More than 110 people have died in protected accommodation since its inception

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