Later today (Monday, 29 July 2013), a legal challenge is expected to be brought before the High Courtchallenging the system of direct … More
Tag: direct provision
The Ombudsman & Direct Provision
Yesterday, the Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly launched a well reasoned critique of the direct provision system (news coverage here and all Human Rights in Ireland’s posts on … More
Edward Snowden, Asylum & Ireland
It has been reported in the media this morning that Edward Snowden has “applied for” asylum in Ireland, along with applications to … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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