Asylum Seekers and Third-Level Education
Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, as well as Research, Innovation and Science, or RIS) announced earlier this year that people in the…
Author: Gerry Callaghan
Afrish Choir
Introducing the wonderful Afrish choir made up of residents of the Athlone Direct Provision site. Watch out for us, we are going to be huge!
Taking the ‘Meanness’ out of Direct Provison
Roderic O’Gorman, the Minister for Children, Disabilities, Equality and Integration, has made clear promises to sort out the State’s direct provision system. The Green Party…
A day out – at last!
There is no doubt 2020 has been a truly miserable year for residents in the direct provision system. The coronavirus outbreak and resulting lockdown took…
Gaisce The President’s Award
Are you a person aged between 14 and 17 who is seeking asylum or has refugee status? Would you like the opportunity to challenge yourself…
Responsibility for Direct Provision to transfer
Responsibility for the Direct Provision system, which will be abolished by the end of the Government’s term, is to transfer to the Department of Children, The Irish Times reports. The Green…
Getting Started again
After a very long three months DP sites are beginning to reopen and New Horizon is getting ready to resume activities. We held a meeting on…
End Direct Provision Campaign
Myself and my friend living in DP have developed an idea for a video project. We are asking people to send us clips of themselves…
Patch Summer Accelerator Programme
Patch is a 6 week long, virtual summer programme for 16-20 year olds. These participants are aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists and creators, and spend their time…
Still no access to DP centres
From Monday 8 June, under Phase two of the Government’s re-opening plan, you are advised to stay local and avoid unnecessary journeys. To stay safe, you need…
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