News - direct provision
![Use of Longford B&B for asylum seeker centre questioned by local Councillor](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC93ZXN0aG91c2UucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiOTQyOWU4NzI2YTAxOTQzNmVhZGNiY2Q0NTNjY2I1YTk1ODkyMTcxNyJ9/use-of-longford-b-amp-amp-b-for-asylum-seeker-centre-questioned-by-local-councillor.png)
Use of Longford B&B for asylum seeker centre questioned by local Councillor
According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.
Mar 28, 2024 07:47![Ombudsman highlights major issues for children in Direct Provision](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9zY2hvb2xjaGlsZHJlbi1waXgtMTAyNHg2NDkuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiMDM1ZDQyOTYzYTVjM2JkMGQ4YzgzOGE4OGVhN2JiMjdkNWE5NjhlNSJ9/ombudsman-highlights-major-issues-for-children-in-direct-provision.jpg)
Ombudsman highlights major issues for children in Direct Provision
The Children's Ombudsman has called on Government to ensure that children in Direct Provision are growing up in safe, secure environments.
Oct 19, 2023 08:12![Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9yZWZ1Z2VlLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjUwYmNiNDMyMmQ4OGMwZmIxZDljMjlmMzBmZTNhMTg0NjU0ZmQ5ZmEifQ==/lack-of-housing-leaving-successful-asylum-seekers-in-local-direct-provision-centres.png)
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02![Tents erected to accomodate more refugees at Lissywollen Athlone](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9yZWZ1Z2Vlcy1waXhhYmF5LmpwZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjJkMGZlYzhiYjFiNDlkODVlNTVhNzU4N2VjZDMxMzc5MDZmY2JhNTEifQ==/tents-erected-to-accomodate-more-refugees-at-lissywollen-athlone.jpg)
Tents erected to accomodate more refugees at Lissywollen Athlone
The tents are being erected at the Direct Provision Centre at Lissywollen Athlone
Aug 16, 2022 09:28![Roscommon native says Taoiseach must step in on refugee crisis](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9yZWZ1Z2Vlcy1waXhhYmF5LmpwZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjJkMGZlYzhiYjFiNDlkODVlNTVhNzU4N2VjZDMxMzc5MDZmY2JhNTEifQ==/roscommon-native-says-taoiseach-must-step-in-on-refugee-crisis.jpg)
Roscommon native says Taoiseach must step in on refugee crisis
A total of 40,000 people have arrived from Ukraine seeking refuge in Ireland so far but the government says there is no accomodation for any more who might arrive
Jul 14, 2022 17:39![Call for long term Direct Provision residents to be given opportunity to stay in Ireland](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9yZWZ1Z2VlLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjUwYmNiNDMyMmQ4OGMwZmIxZDljMjlmMzBmZTNhMTg0NjU0ZmQ5ZmEifQ==/call-for-long-term-direct-provision-residents-to-be-given-opportunity-to-stay-in-ireland.png)
Call for long term Direct Provision residents to be given opportunity to stay in Ireland
According to Malik, he simply wants to build a future for himself after years spent in the Direct provision system.
Aug 18, 2021 17:25![Direct provision centres across the Shannonside Northern Sound region to be decommissioned.](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltZy5zaGFubm9uc2lkZS5pZVxcXC9wcm9kXFxcL3VwbG9hZHNcXFwvc2l0ZXNcXFwvMTFcXFwvcmVmdWdlZXMtMTAyNHg2ODMucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiNmY1Y2EzNjgxOWIxZWRhOGY3YmNhMTk1Y2EwODZhYmEzOTAyMDNjNCJ9/direct-provision-centres-across-the-shannonside-northern-sound-region-to-be-decommissioned.png)
Direct provision centres across the Shannonside Northern Sound region to be decommissioned.
Direct Provision centres in the Shannonside region will be "decommissioned" as part of the Government's plan to abolish the programme. Minister for Equality, Roderic
Feb 26, 2021 17:28![Longford Councillor brands outgoing direct provision system as an industry profiting from suffering](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltZy5zaGFubm9uc2lkZS5pZVxcXC9wcm9kXFxcL3VwbG9hZHNcXFwvc2l0ZXNcXFwvMTFcXFwvcmVmdWdlZXMtbWlncmFudHMtYXN5bHVtLXNlYS1ib2F0LWZyb20tUGl4YWJheS0xLTEwMjR4NzY4LmpwZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjU1ZDQyNjUzMTEyNmUyYzZjMjRlOWYyYjc5OGI2OWY5MzEzNDgwYzIifQ==/longford-councillor-brands-outgoing-direct-provision-system-as-an-industry-profiting-from-suffer.jpg)
Longford Councillor brands outgoing direct provision system as an industry profiting from suffering
A Longford councillor is calling on the Government to ensure the new system replacing direct provision will not leave families in limbo for years on
Feb 26, 2021 13:36Athlone Councillor calls for own door accommodation for asylum seekers involved in essential or health care work
An Athlone councillor is calling for essential workers in the Direct Provision system to be placed in own door accommodation during the pandemic. Councillor Lousie
Feb 8, 2021 08:26![Bishop calls for improved conditions for Direct Provision residents in aftermath of Mother and Baby Home report](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltZy5zaGFubm9uc2lkZS5pZVxcXC9wcm9kXFxcL3VwbG9hZHNcXFwvc2l0ZXNcXFwvMTFcXFwvQ2h1cmNoLWNhbmRsZXMtMTAyNHg2ODYuanBnXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiMTcwODhkZjdjNWU1NDA2MGYyNTE2MGM2MWZjOTBiZjljNzQxZTY3OCJ9/bishop-calls-for-improved-conditions-for-direct-provision-residents-in-aftermath-of-mother-and-b.jpg)
Bishop calls for improved conditions for Direct Provision residents in aftermath of Mother and Baby Home report
The Bishop of Achonry is urging politicians to focus on improving the living conditions of mothers and children living in Direct Provision Centres as one
Jan 15, 2021 16:57Shannonside Newsletter
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