‘encourage Irish entrepreneurship”
End of 2025.
“They have a right to be here.”
Housing Minister James Browne: “Approximately 50% of people in emergency accommodation are not Irish citizens. However, they have a right to be here, and they have a right to housing supports.” Question by Ben Scallan.
“Such a weight has been lifted”
Pressure on services
The latest housing figures show that a clear majority of those entering emergency accommodation in Dublin are foreign nationals, reports FATIMA GUNNING, with only 42% of housed individuals being Irish nationals.
Leaving direct provision is now the leading cause of individuals accessing emergency accommodation in Dublin.
High rents
Investigation
26% increase in number of children without homes
A government advisory group says that the direct provision system will cost some €200 million to provide in 2020. A Briefing note on the ongoing work of the Advisory Group on Direct Provision, which is being Chaired by Dr Catherine Day, is seeking costings from Government on what “an alternative system would look like.” The Advisory […]