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Latest figures show some 1,923 male asylum seekers awaiting an offer of accommodation
Ombudsman for Children’s Office finds ‘notable increase in complexity’ of complaints cases
More than 100 tents now pitched along the canal at Wilton Terrace near Baggot Street
‘There are a lot of people coming into Dublin at the moment and the best thing is to try to help integrate them’ says Carroll
Caoilfhionn Gallagher spoke on increasing threat of ‘transnational repression’ at World Bar Conference
Palestinian players tell Michael D Higgins how much they ‘appreciated the support they have received in Ireland’
Men living by canal say they fear for their safety following incident where tents were kicked and had eggs thrown at them
This week’s clearance on Dublin’s Grand Canal was evidence of a more co-ordinated approach by authorities but there is still little sign of a longer-term accommodation solution
Simon Harris said long-term encampments would not be allowed to form again after transfers out of Mount Street and canal
International protection applicants warned they could be arrested if they return to site, where barriers have been erected after early morning clearance operation
An early morning operation on the Grand Canal in Dublin saw around 100 tents pitched by asylum seekers cleared. Video: Alan Betson/Kitty Holland
Significant concern in Government over ‘record levels’ of new arrivals as State struggles to find extra space
Men received transfer letters but no indication of where they will be sent on Wednesday and Thursday
Afghans arriving from France came in lorry containers after long journeys over land and sea fleeing the Taliban
Up to 15 homeless asylum seekers, who had been staying on Mount Street, told State had no accommodation for them