Access to autonomous housing for beneficiaries of international protection in Ireland

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This report looks at the situation of people who have arrived in Ireland, applied for international protection, and received a positive decision on their application. These beneficiaries of international protection have the same rights to housing and welfare as Irish citizens, but often face significant challenges when they try to move out of government-provided accommodation into autonomous housing. These barriers … Read More

Author(s):Keire Murphy and Amy Stapleton
Publisher:The Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:10 Jun 2024
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Organising flexible housing in the context of international protection: EMN Inform

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The inflow of applicants for international protection can be subject to rapid, substantial changes. Together with other factors, this can lead to pressures on the reception systems of EMN Member and Observer Countries, including their capacity to provide housing. To manage changes in demand for housing, countries need to be able to both quickly upscale their capacity to provide accommodation … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:20 Jan 2023
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European Migration Network Asylum and Migration Glossary 6.0


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The purpose of the European Migration Network (EMN) Glossary of terms relating to Asylum and Migration is inter alia to improve comparability between EU Member States through the use and common understanding of the terms and definitions contained herein.  The Glossary is intended to serve as a useful European reference document for EMN National Contact Points (NCPs) and their national … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:15 May 2018
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Consultations with children and young people living in Direct Provision

Abstract The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) report  Consultations with Children and Young People living in Direct Provision captures the views of children on their lived experiences in Direct Provision. The report was compiled by researchers at the University College Cork School of Law Child Law Clinic. The consultation is one of a series of reports that the … Read More

Author(s):UCC Child Law Clinic
Publisher:Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Publication Date:14 Jul 2017
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/law/childlawclinic/Report_of_DCYA_consultations_with_children_and_young_people_living_in_Direct_Provision.pdf
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What’s Food Got to Do With It? Food Experiences in Direct Provision

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The report is based on a qualitative research study that was undertaken with the aim of gaining greater understanding of the lived reality and food experience of asylum seekers living in direct provision centres in Cork. Several recommendations for the improvement of food conditions are included in the report. The main recommendation is that the Direct Provision system be overhauled, … Read More

Author(s):Keelin Barry
Publisher:Nasc
Publication Date:14 May 2014
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://www.nascireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/WhatsFoodFINAL.pdf
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Parenting in Direct Provision: Parents’ Perspectives Regarding Stresses and Supports

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Abstract The Irish direct provision system for asylum seekers is acknowledged as providing a very challenging and exclusionary living environment for adults and children. To date, there has been little research focused specifically on the ways in which the direct provision environment impacts on the parenting role. This qualitative study explores the experiences of parenting in direct provision from the … Read More

Author(s):Helen Uchechukwu Ogbu, Bernadine Brady and Louise Kinlen
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:23 Apr 2014
Geographic Focus:null
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13575279.2013.875462#tabModule
ISBN:null
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The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in different Member States: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the findings from the EMN Study “The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in different Member States“, based on contributions from EMN National Contact Points in 23 Member States and Norway.  This EMN Inform provides an overview of good practices by Member States for flexible, efficient reception facilities whilst maintaining quality of reception conditions. Download: … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:07 Feb 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in Ireland


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Abstract All seekers of international protection in Ireland may access the direct provision system of accommodation, but there is no legal requirement to do so. Direct provision accommodation is the responsibility of the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA), an agency under the aegis of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). RIA provides mainly full board accommodation by way of … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce and Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:07 Feb 2014
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0362 7
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The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in different Member States: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on “The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in the different Member States”. The study aims to identify good practices for flexible, efficient reception facilities whilst maintaining quality of reception conditions. The Study addresses: Similarities and differences in the organisation of reception facilities;  Similarities and differences … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:07 Feb 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All. A legal analysis of the direct provision and dispersal system in Ireland, 10 years on.


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In 2003, FLAC recommended that the scheme of direct provision should be “abandoned immediately”; however, seven years on the same situation continues. In this report FLAC revisits the scheme of direct provision and dispersal in the context of changes in social welfare legislation, the reduction in the number of asylum seekers and the long periods of time people remain in … Read More

Author(s):Free Legal Advice Centres
Publisher:Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Publication Date:18 Dec 2010
Geographic Focus:Irish
ISBN:1873532172
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State Sanctioned Child Poverty and Exclusion: The case of children in state accommodation for asylum seekers


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This report higlights that the government need to recognise that the Direct Provision system is not fit for children. Children should be removed at the first possible opportunity. Direct Provision needs to be replaced by a more fair and equitable system. It also highlights the need for a Government commitment to protection of the best interests of the child in … Read More

Author(s):Samantha K. Arnold,
Publisher:Irish Refugee Councill
Publication Date:12 Sep 2010
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Am Only Saying It Now: Experiences of Women Seeking Asylum in Ireland


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The average wait for an asylum, protection or leave to remain claim to be processed in Ireland is a minimum of two years, with some women waiting five years or more, during which time they and their families live in direct provision, having been dispersed to regional accommodation centres. Many women in direct provision accommodation are often times battling poor … Read More

Author(s):Salome Mbugua
Publisher:AkiDwa
Publication Date:01 Mar 2010
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Policies on Unaccompanied Minors in Ireland

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Abstract This report examines policies and provisions for unaccompanied minors in Ireland. The report provides an overview of the complex system of provision in the area and highlights presenting issues and gaps as well as instances of best practice. A potential conflict was identified between the unaccompanied minor as a protection applicant or person of otherwise undefined legal (immigration) status, … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce and Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:02 Sep 2009
Reference Period:01 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2008
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:9780707002873
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Migrants’ Experience of Racism and Discrimination in Ireland

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This study reports the results of a survey conducted in Summer 2005 to assess the prevalence and degree of discrimination reported by recent migrants. The survey measures perceived discrimination in a range of different situations in the workplace, in public places, in shops/restaurants, in commercial transactions and in contact with institutions. The sample covers work permit holders and asylum seekers, … Read More

Author(s):Frances McGinnity, Philip J. O'Connell, Emma Quinn and James Williams (ESRI)
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:07 Nov 2006
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Reception Systems, their capacities and the social situation of asylum applicants: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This EMN synthesis report provides a description of reception facilities in the member states, the number, capacities and location of such accommodation centres and of other accommodation; an analysis of the social situation of asylum applicants within the accommodation centres; and a description of the administrative and legal frameworks of the asylum application procedures. Ten of the EMN National … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Justice, Freedom and Security
Publication Date:01 May 2006
Geographic Focus:European Union
ISBN:9200000000
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Reception Systems, their capacities and the Social Situation of Asylum Applicants within the Reception System in Ireland

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Abstract This report provides an overview of the reception systems in place for asylum applicants and their capacities. The study also focuses on the social situation of asylum applicants within the reception system in Ireland. The study considers in details asylum application procedure and their legal framework; the organisation, number and capacities of reception facilities; and accommodation, benefits and services … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn and Gerard Hughes (ESRI)
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:01 Apr 2005
Reference Period:01 Apr 2005 to 01 Jan 2020
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Direct Discrimination? An analysis of the scheme of Direct Provision in Ireland


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This report takes an in-depth look at the government’s policy of Direct Provision for asylum seekers and challenges its raison d’être. Published in July 2003, the book documents FLAC’s concerns about the legal basis for the introduction of Direct Provision and analyses the problems which have arisen from it. Points covered in the book include the following: Social welfare entitlements … Read More

Author(s):Free Legal Advice Centres
Publisher:Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Publication Date:01 Dec 2003
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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