It has been reported in the media this morning that Edward Snowden has “applied for” asylum in Ireland, along with applications to…
Challenging Illegality: Direct Provision, Social Welfare Law & Asylum Seekers in Ireland
The Office of the Ombudsman has recently played a significant role in highlighting maladministration in the operation of our social welfare legal…
Ending Institutional Living in Direct Provision: A Conclusion?
A number of key themes emerged over the day as regards the system of direct provision. Firstly, the posts from…
Direct Provision: On the Limits of Rights, on the Limits of Law, on the Limits of Politics
The system of direct provision is 13 years old this month. In April 2000, the system was established as a means of dealing…
The Rule of Law, Judicial Independence & Ireland
The rule of law is an important concept in most western democracies, however precisely what it means is hotly debated.…
The Direct Provision System: The Time for Change is Now
Over recent weeks, the issue of direct provision has been raised on several occasions within and outside the Irish Parliament (see here, here and here). Breda O’Brien’s…
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