The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres

The tents are being erected at the Direct Provision Centre at Lissywollen Athlone

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

According to Malik, he simply wants to build a future for himself after years spent in the Direct provision system.

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

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

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

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