Month: August 2016

On Tuesday the 23rd August 2016, we learnt with shock and regret the passing away of a young Korean mother who resided at Kinsale Road Accommodation Centre at about 8:15pm. Circumstances that lead to her death are still not accurately clear at this stage as we believe an autopsy still needs to be conducted. From our talks with her close friends and residents, the body of this young mother was discovered by the security in her room just behind her door. We can’t disclose further confirmed details at this stage.

Residents at the centre got together on Wednesday the 24th August 2016 to discuss the incident and to decide on the way forward to deal with the situation as a group. One official for CCP also attended this meeting to offer her support to the residents. It was evident from the meeting that residents were aggrieved, shocked, sad and angry about the situation and the way they felt it was being handled. Continue reading

This week Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald claimed that the inhumane system of Direct Provision is “here to stay.” She said this in spite of the universal recognition that this system is not fit for purpose and seriously violates our human rights. The effects of Direct Provision on those of us experiencing it are long-lasting and multiple: poverty, social exclusion, malnutrition and lack of access to education and developmental opportunities.

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