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Athlone Standoff Shows Irish Asylum Saga Reigniting Post-Election
Fresh life is being breathed into the Republic’s asylum drama as Athlone locals faced off against authorities against plans to impose a 1,000-man refugee centre in the northern suburb of Lissywollen. Already subject to a well-attended public meeting, an intense...
Emails Reveal Irish Government Plans to House Refugees in Boats and Car Parks
A reply to a Freedom of Information request have revealed a collection of emails from the Department of Transport regarding the housing of Ukrainian refugees in boats, car parks and repurposed buildings. The emails span most of last year’s Refugee...
Rally for Life Returns to Dublin in Force
Ireland’s pro-life contingent rallied yesterday on Dublin’s streets energised by the American Roe vs Wade ruling. Organised by the Life Institute it is the first time since 2019 that the rally has occurred in person owing to lockdown restrictions. Beginning...