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John Lannon

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10 months

People quickly forget the 10,000 undocumented Irish in US. Michael Lowry TD raised the need to regularise their status with Taoiseach in Apr'23. Also called for visa programme to be put in place to protect them. 9 mths later he's denying shelter to asylum seekers in Roscrea.

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2 years

The overwhelming majority of Irish people are welcoming of people escaping from war and persecution and oppression. Let's not allow a very, very small few change that. RefugeesWelcome

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2 years

Hundreds of protesters gathered in East Wall, Dublin to protest at the housing of a number of asylum seekers in the old ESB building in the area

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9 months

Strong opinion piece "If you have a grievance over services like GPs and schools, take it up with your politicians, don't direct it at some of the most vulnerable people in our country."

OPINION: Let's be honest' - Towns aren't protesting asylum centres over 'services'

Roscrea, Ballinrobe, Carlow....the list of towns that have held major protests against asylum centres grows by the day

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10 months

If this is real, you really do need to review who you use as a source @rtenews . A cursory look at his social media posts would be enough to give you serious cause for concern.

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@jclannon

5 months

It's important to put the alleged "dramatic rise" in asylum applications in Ireland in perspective. Numbers have gone from 0.27% of the population in 2022 to a likely 0.39% in 2024. Total numbers for the year will be less than half the crowd at a typical Munster hurling match.

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1 year

A reminder that (a) there is nothing illegal about being an asylum seeker / international protection applicant, and (b) the State is obliged to provide for their basic needs while the application is being processed. [1/4]

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1 year

Coming into #Limerick wearing the wrong green jumpers, abusing the people who serve the public, being homophobic, and expecting to be welcomed with a drink and a smile ... doesn't work. Remember, this city has #pride !

Limerick City sends 'extremists' targeting libraries packing

Between 60 and 70 people stationed themselves at the library and several bookshops to halt protestors

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1 year

Important to name the motivations for the violence outside Dail yesterday. It was fascist. Organised by people who threaten migrants & refugees, deny trans people their right to exist, want to restrict what people read. With nothing constructive to offer.

Who were the protesters at the Dáil and what exactly were they protesting?

Filming from the protest yesterday, former Exposé presenter Aisling O’Loughlin said that she was there “giving our TDs a welcome back.”

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@jclannon

10 months

Disappointing to see local @FineGael rep saying he's delighted plans to house asylum seekers in Ballinrobe were called off. Has he any alternative proposals for how the State meets its obligations? And has he forgotten how many Mayo people have emigrated?

Plans to house 50 asylum seekers in Ballinrobe called off following protests

Co Mayo town was due to take in international protection applicants from Monday

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@jclannon

5 years

Hey Tipperary, don't believe the trumped-up, nonsense "stories" from neighbouring towns about asylum seekers being trouble. I'm from one of those neighbouring towns, Limerick. And it's all good. No trouble. Not from asylum seekers. #RefugeesWelcome

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8 months

Lovely to read about asylum.seekers being made to feel welcome in Roscrea “Some of these men are well educated and highly skilled and are of huge benefit to the local economy," #RefugeesWelcome

Roscrea's asylum seekers 'don't want handouts, they want to work and integrate'

Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea is now home to 120 asylum seekers and tensions have been high in the town. Resident and centre manager Christine Murphy presents a different side to the story.

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@jclannon

1 year

Seeing all the far right linked incidents in Ireland now targeting children, public reps and vulnerable members of society should spur political parties, churches, the GAA & others with influence to call the far right out and say clearly that hate & intolerance are unacceptable.

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9 months

Surely Ireland can't send an act to take part in the #Eurovision if Israel is allowed to take part. Crimes against humanity, genocide, murdering 12,000 children - these are not things that can be tolerated. Even by a song contest. @RTELateLateShow @EurovisionIrela #latelateshow

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6 months

In the midst of all the hullabaloo about how asylum seekers are arriving in Ireland, its important to remember that they ALL have a right to seek international protection here if they choose to do so. 1/4

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8 months

‘A win for mothers and motherhood’? We're still at the stage where McDowell, Heasman, and a scatter of other men feel entitled to explain what's best for women in Ireland.

‘A win for mothers and motherhood’ as No side celebrates referendum victory

As he sat in the results room in Dublin Castle where the overwhelming victory for the No sides was confirmed by the constituencies turning red on a big-scr...

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@jclannon

10 months

Some public reps very much on the wrong side in #Roscrea right now. Aligning with people who intimidate and impede children, and who spread lies, is not good. Repeating the lies is even worse.

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1 year

A word of appreciation for a shop in #Ennis who were so helpful and kind to a refugee family today. Going above & beyond the normal business rules to make #RefugeesWelcome They'll probably never see this, but if they do - thanks!

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@jclannon

8 months

The treatment of asylum seekers today in Ireland must surely be a new low. Who thought this was ok? And how have we got to the point where a bed in a badly run direct provision centre would be better than what the state is doing now? This is so unacceptable.

Laura Fletcher

@fletchl

8 months

Video and photos shared via ⁦ @masi_asylum ⁩ from new site where rough sleeping asylum seekers have been relocated.

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10 months

The refusal of @LeoVaradkar to support the South African genocide case against Israel is astonishing First of all he ignores Israeli intent. Their political leaders have made statements outlining an intent to destroy & flatten Gaza (not just Hamas). 1/3

Varadkar rules out joining South African genocide case against Israel in UN Court

Israel has denied the accusation and promised to defend itself in court.

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@jclannon

4 months

The people of Borrisokane want their friends in the Direct Provision accommodation not to be evicted. They want them to stay! They're part of the community. It's their home. And on #WorldRefugeeDay it's wonderful to see how welcome they are in #Tipperary .

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@jclannon

10 months

Abusing children and adults, and attempting to stop them from getting shelter, is not something the vast majority of people would do. I have no doubt there are a lot of people in #Roscrea right now who are saddened by what's taking place.

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@jclannon

10 months

Thinking tonight of all the homeless people, and the people trying to keep warm in tents and other sub-standard accommodation, including asylum seekers. It's freezing. And there are people continuing to block the use of accommodation that could keep people safe and warm.

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@jclannon

9 months

17 fires at properties linked to accommodating asylum seekers. And no arrests. And meanwhile, we still have groups organising the type of protests that precede these fires.

No arrests yet for arson attacks linked to asylum seeker housing

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said it is “deeply ironic” that those who try to link immigration with crime are themselves engaging in criminal activity.

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@jclannon

6 years

Aramark claim that denial of access to food at #Knockalisheen was an isolated incident. But in the last few days I have been in contact with 6 people at the same #directprovision centre who told me that is not the case.

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@jclannon

2 years

Sickening to see organised intimidation & hate speech in several locations around Ireland today targeting people fleeing war & persecution. There should be no place in our communities for this. Gardai, clergy, community leaders, everyone needs to stand against it #RefugeesWelcome

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6 years

University of Limerick students call on the university to reconsider its contract with Aramark who run #directprovision centres. And they will campaign for an end to DP. #EndDP @UL_StudentLife @DorasLuimni @masi_asylum

University of Limerick students call for end to direct provision system

STUDENTS at the University of Limerick are to call on the university to reconsider its contract with a campus food service provider due to its ties to the direct provision system. Aramark Ireland,...

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1 year

So great to see fascism & hate rejected in #Limerick over last few days! Library workers, trade unions, pubs, members of the public, activists all as one saying #NoToHate #HandsOffOurLibraries . Be encouraged friends around Ireland - the poison of the far right can be rejected!

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2 years

Sad to see small group of misguided, misinformed people trying to oppose the presence of others in Mullingar now. The people who organise these hate-filled gatherings hurt everyone. But first and formost they hurt the people we should be providing protection to. #RefugeesWelcome

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@jclannon

6 years

So happy to see the first of our @UL #ULSanctuary students graduating yesterday. Well done all! @POSIrl @DorasLuimni @ResearchArtsUL @BusinessAtUL @MawsMoriarty

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@jclannon

11 months

This is irresponsible behaviour from a public representative. IPAS does not operate in the manner she outlines, and she cannot be unaware that her claims could have dangerous consequences for people in the international protection system.

Senator Sharon Keogan

@SenatorKeogan

11 months

I received a call from an area in Westmeath where a family travelled from Bangladesh, flew into Belfast Airport last week, travelled down to Dublin to IPAS and were given their OWN front door for a NEW 3-bed apartment. They had resided in the UK for some time before travelling.

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4 years

#SkelligStar to be closed. The woman who wants to lead Irish fascism banned from Twitter. A long weekend in #Achill . Good things all. There is hope. And there is always beauty.

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5 years

The #covid19 situation in #directprovision is getting more urgent by the hour. @LeoVaradkar @SimonHarrisTD @HSELive talk about protecting the vulnerable, and doing everything we can to slow down #coronavirus . But they are NOT taking steps to do that for asylum seekers.

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11 months

259 IP applicants left with nowhere to sleep Meanwhile - Hotel with 70 beds burned down #Rossacahill - Locals are blocking use of 155 beds #Dromahair - 56 beds can't be used in #Fermoy for same reason Total: 281 Irish communities can be better than this. #RefugeesWelcome

Laura Fletcher

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11 months

259 international protection applicants - who presented to IPO since 4 Dec - have not been offered State provided shelter. 35 men were offered a place following a ‘vulnerability triage’, while 25 others who were initially refused shelter were subsequently offered a space - DCEDIY

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1 year

Arson attacks in Donegal. Alledged assault in Clare. Setting possesssions on fire in Dublin. Criminal offences motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on some or all of the following: race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion - i.e. hate crimes.

Family left ‘petrified’ by attack on refugee centre in Buncrana

Gardaí are making enquiries into reports of fireworks being set off in the Buncrana area on Monday night

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5 years

Still no action to #MoveTheVulnerableOut of #directprovision . Like nursing homes they're likely to be Covid19 clusters; unlike nursing homes they've no medical supports. This is a public health issue. And a human rights issue. @HSELive @SimonHarrisTD we need action now.

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11 months

Worrying to hear some panelists on #RTEUpfront talking about not upholding our obligations under the International Protection Act. Everyone has the right to seek asylum. And as a country we've more than enough capacity to provide for the numbers arriving here. #RefugeesWelcome

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@jclannon

11 months

Now more than ever, it's important to make it very clear that everyone is welcome here, regardless of skin colour, religion, nationality, or gender. Looking at all you politicians, church leaders, media. Don't be shocked. We're seeing the results of your equivocating now.

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11 months

What an appalling concerted effort by a Senator, a member of the Press Council of Ireland, and a self-described media commentator, to question the right of a family to live safely in Ireland. No respect for privacy or rights.

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5 years

. @SimonHarrisTD Now that you've put further measures in place to assist nursing homes in the battle against #COVID19 , can you now give your full attention to direct provision centres. Prevent clusters there BEFORE they occur.

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@jclannon

5 years

Travellers, homeless people, international protection applicants in direct provision. All at high risk from #Covid19 . All need state protection more than ever now @LeoVaradkar . Don't abandon them. Act now.

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@jclannon

5 years

Ashamed and angry after watching @TG4TV programme on #directprovision in Ireland. Why does Ireland inflict more anguish & torture on people who just want to be alive & safe? International protection should mean just that - protection. Not more suffering. #enddirectprovision

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7 months

Inciting children to hate others. Shocking that adults would do this. So damaging for children. We need politicians & church leaders showing proper leadership on this. Don't expect under-resourced community & youth workers to deal with it on their own. Our communities matter.

Charlotte O'Sullivan

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7 months

Quite possibly the most concerning 10 seconds you will see from #Coolock tonight. An unknown adult inciting kids to chant 'Get them out'. This is deeply disturbing.

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6 months

Absolutely shocking that an election candidate & her team should have to deal with a tirade of racist abuse. And good to see other candidates making it clear that what happened to @suzzie_od is utterly unacceptable. #NoToRacism

Racist abuse at Limerick election candidate is widely condemned

Suzy O'Deniyi is standing for Fianna Fáil in the Limerick City North constituency.

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@jclannon

3 years

Thinking tonight of the people who died in the Channel trying to reach a better, safer life. How frightening it must be crossing the dark, freezing cold sea in an unsafe boat. And to die tragically because governments won't provide safe routes for people in need of protection.

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3 years

Children are being put at risk by having to live in #directprovision . Its an entirely inappropriate environment for them to have to grow up in, and this is reflected in reports to Tusla

Seven-fold increase in child neglect reports from direct provision centre managers

As well as the mandated reports, Tusla received a further 53 referrals regarding neglect and abuse from direct provision centres

www.irishexaminer.com

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@jclannon

2 years

Politicians & media need to make it clear that arriving into the State without ID & seeking asylum does not (i) make someone illegal (ii) make them any less entitled to apply (iii) mean they are not traumatised or at risk by what they've lived through

Over 60% of asylum applicants at Dublin airport had no ID

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10 months

It's clear from the @RTE_PrimeTime report from #Roscrea that layers of disinformation, lies & fearmongering have been piled on top of local people's anger. That's down to the far-right, irresponsible public reps, and poor government communication & planning.

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10 months

Reminder once again: - everyone has a right to seek asylum - not everyone in a country classisified as "safe" is safe there - we have an International Protection Office that assesses all asylum applications @TonightVMTV #TonightVMTV

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11 months

Aren't blockades at the entrances to shelters that would keep refugees safe & warm a bit unchristian? At any time, but particularly as we approach Christmas. @CatholicBishops @ArchbishopEamon @GalwayDiocese , please have a word with them.

Protest over plans to house asylum seekers at hotel

Protesters have gathered in Galway to form a blockade at the entrance of the Ross Lake House Hotel. They are opposing the governments plans to house 70 asylum seekers on the premises from next 21...

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1 year

Now more than ever, the Irish government needs to support communities & ensure proper community engagement. Even more urgently, @merrionstreet needs to say loudly & clearly that asylum seekers are here legally & should be treated with same dignity & respect as everyone else 1/5

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@jclannon

4 years

Following events in Dublin from across the country, and seeing a senior council - and IPAT member - and a UCD professor lie & mislead a confused, disaffected, disenfranchised crowd that have been failed by the state & think the problem is vaccines, face masks & child protection.

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@jclannon

5 years

It took many years but its finally happening! #MountTrenchard will no longer be a #directprovision centre! Thanks to the work of so many people in @DorasIRL @EndDPLimerick and elsewhere. Now on to closing the rest of the centres #EndDirectProvision

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@jclannon

10 months

Another fire. Far right grifters, fascist political parties (with no elected reps), self-absorbed media commentators, irresponsible elected politicians - all enabling and/or supporting these actions. Could we just get rid of them all in 2024?

Gardaí suspect arson caused fire at planned homeless accommodation centre in Ringsend

Varadkar and McEntee say those responsible will be brought to justice if blaze found to have been started deliberately

www.irishtimes.com

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@jclannon

2 years

Its not surprising to see #Fermoy people coming to the fore with a strong #RefugeesWelcome message. Irish communities are naturally welcoming; they understand the importance of a friendly word and an open door.

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@jclannon

11 months

Speaking about immigration is all very well. But if they must talk about about "understanding" local anxieties, political leaders should also unequivocally and clearly outline the rights of asylum seekers and explain why they should be accommodated.

Mary Lou McDonald condemns Galway hotel fire but says she ‘understands’ local anxieties over...

Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill, which was earmarked to house 70 asylum seekers, went up in flames on Saturday night

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@jclannon

1 year

Hatred and bigotry are not welcome in Limerick, says LGBTQ+ charity

A LIMERICK-based charity that focuses on the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community has hit out at far-right protests in the city.

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@jclannon

2 years

Blocking food to #refugees . This is so far far from the values and respect Irish people have for others. #Mullingar #RefugeesWelcome #NoToHate

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10 months

"We have a big job of work to do in Government being in charge of this debate and [to] ensure people get the right information" As part of this @LeoVaradkar you must make it clear to your councillors & the public that every asylum seeker is here legally.

No veto on who moves into a community, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he understands that discussions are "ongoing" between the owner of a Mayo hotel, that was due to house International Protection applicants, and the Department of Integra...

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@jclannon

10 months

David, every asylum seeker is a genuine asylum seeker. There is a process and a unit of the Department of Justice (the International Protection Office) that determines which asylum seekers are recognised as refugees. It's surprising that you didn't know that.

David Quinn

@DavQuinn

10 months

Re the discussion on @SaturdayRTE , no-one denies that some asylum-seekers have fled the most horrific circumstances, but a key question still remains, namely who is a genuine asylum-seeker and who is an economic migrant in disguise?

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1 year

Limerick City Library is a wonderful welcoming place, and it deserves better than disruption and harassment by a small number of incoherent hate mongers. We're not having any of it. #NoToHate

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@jclannon

5 years

An Irish Freedom Party that wants to make their country less free. People in hi-viz jackets making it less safe. A barrister that doesn't seem to understand free speech. All shouting their heads off at a #Rally4Peace . But we outnumbered & outsang them!

Three arrests after anti-racism, free speech protests

Three people were arrested following rival demonstrations by anti-racism and free speech groups outside Leinster House in Dublin.

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@jclannon

9 months

Another arson attack. People who protested there will presumably claim no involvement. But the public must now see the pattern: known far right agitators join protests. Lies are circulated. Then the buildings are burned Time to stop fuelling the fires.

Martin vows to tackle 'campaign of arson and criminality'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that gardaí will be fully resourced to crack down on what he called "an organised campaign of arson and criminality" against properties that may be used to house...

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@jclannon

6 years

The twitter trolling and lack of compassion on #cblive is astonishing. For goodness sake, Eric is a young child who was born and reared in Ireland. He lives here. He belongs here.

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@jclannon

1 year

@Editorialz Typing out some xenophobic rubbish isnt doing much for the memory of a murdered woman. We dont need this.

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@jclannon

5 months

Politicians wanting to be "tough" on migration should remember that after the elections are done, we will still have people coming to Ireland from other parts of the world. They will be our friends & neighbours. And they will be welcome.

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@jclannon

11 months

People who've never engaged constructively in discussions abt communities or integation now saying we need to talk about immigration. But many of us have been talking about it for years because we know its an unavoidable part of life for many people. You just weren't listening.

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@jclannon

5 years

Arriving immigrants and asylum seekers do not displace Irish people or make them homeless. Let's have proper responses to serious social issues like unemployment, poor public healthcare, homelessness etc. But we should never blame immigration for these. @rte_primetime

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@jclannon

1 year

On the streets with #pride in #Limerick . Fantastic fun and color and noise in the city. #LoveNotHate #LimerickPride

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@jclannon

3 years

While Government is examining how to assist refugees from #Ukraine , can they also get PPS numbers & basic expense payments to the many international protection applicants who have spent months here without a cent. They also fled from persecution & war. #AllRefugeesWelcome

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@jclannon

2 years

Greek authorities put refugees in an inflatable boat with no motor or navigation equipment, and towed it to sea. An appalling breach of human rights and disregard for life. And done, it seems, with @Frontex and @EU_Commission acquiesence.

‘I was close to death’: Syrian man tells how Greek officials pushed refugees back out to sea

Alaa Hamoudi sues EU border agency Frontex after he and 21 others allegedly abandoned in motorless inflatable

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4 years

Questions arise as to basis on which @DeptJusticeIRL accepted #Caherciveen hotel as a DP centre when there was no proper inspection, no apparent knowledge that central heating was broken and the applicant didn't even own or lease the hotel. From @Mickcliff

Michael Healy-Rae had shareholding in hotel at centre of Direct Provision controversy in Caherciveen

Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae had a shareholding in the company that sold the lease in the hotel in Cahirciveen to the businessman now running it as a Direct Provision (DP) centre.

www.irishexaminer.com

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@jclannon

7 years

Do the right thing @UlsterRugby and @IrishRugby . Jackson et al may not have been found guilty of rape but they are guilty of enough appalling behaviour and mysogny to never be allowed play with you again. Ever. #IRFU #Ibelieveher

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@jclannon

5 months

Focus on migration uses the word illegal a lot. But what politicians should refer to is irregular migration. They're not the same: entering a country in an irregular manner to seek asylum is a legal right.

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@jclannon

6 months

Encampments fastering is pejorative language that suggests its the asylum seekers fault they are there. But it's not. It's the government's fault.

Virgin Media News

@VirginMediaNews

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"We will not have a situation where these encampments are allowed to fester". The Taoiseach has been commenting after a number of tents re-appeared along Dublin's Grand Canal #vmnews

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10 months

“I will never while there is breath in me cooperate with the guards on anything." This from one of your @fiannafailparty public representatives @MichealMartinTD

‘It's a joke’ – Fianna Fáil councillor slams gardaí after they search his home in relation to...

Gardaí investigating an arson attack at a disused hotel in Galway where asylum seekers were to be housed carried out a dawn search on the home of Fianna Fá...

www.independent.ie

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@jclannon

5 years

So great to see & hear the smiling, articulate @donnahsvuma on #TommyTiernanShow . Everyone linked to @DorasIRL & @masi_asylum & @eciycireland already know how amazing she is. Now lots of others do too. Good interview @Tommedian . #EndDirectProvision

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6 months

Trinity College Dublin says it will pull its investments in Israeli companies. Well done students!

Trinity College Dublin vows to pull investments in Israeli companies on UN ‘blacklist’

Taskforce to explore engagement with institutions in Israel to be set up following student protests

www.irishtimes.com

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@jclannon

2 years

30 people. Really sad to see their lack of respect for other men, women and children. But thank goodness the vast majority of Ireland's 5,050,000 people would NEVER do something like this. #RefugeesWelcome

Protesters block bus of asylum seekers from entering Columb Barracks

Westmeath site being used to house Ukrainian and other international refugees

www.irishtimes.com

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The few saying No in Roscrea seem unsure if they're saying no to men, men from specific countries, families (they often include men!), families not from Ukraine, or anyone that didn't live in Roscrea last week. Why not welcome them all! It's much less division & stress for all.

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Inside Crooksling: ‘Sleep is the only escape’ from the ‘dirty, unsafe’ asylum seeker campsite. It's shocking that things have got to this point. Just 3 years after we had a commitment from government to end Direct Provision.

Inside Crooksling: ‘Sleep is the only escape’ from the ‘dirty, unsafe’ asylum seeker campsite

‘Going to sleep at night is the only escape from it all,’ says a former resident of the Dublin facility

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9 months

We came in our tens of thousands to thè streets of Dublin today. In solidarity with #Gaza . #CeasefireNow #GazaGenocide

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5 years

Well done #Borrisokane , giving far right nastyman Justin Barrett and his troop of hatemonger the boot. #RacistsOut #RefugeesWelcome

The Tipperary town that changed its mind on asylum seekers

How Borrisokane and Ballinamore have reacted differently to direct provision

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6 months

So for this Sunday morning, instead of focusing on percentages coming this way or that, let's spare a thought for all the people forced to leave their homes because of the manner in which our Western governments are messing up their world. 4/4

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4 years

Dropped into @crewbrewco in Limerick earlier and I love it! Just opened at top of Thomas St, and hitting exactly the right note. Best of luck to @jonobeer and all the crew there. And yes, it was nice to have a pint in a real pub again.

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2 years

Single men are persecuted and tortured and murdered by state and non-state actors, all over the world, every day of the week. They are no less deserving of our compassion and welcome than women and children. #RefugeesWelcome

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1 year

Roshdi Sarraj was at least the 23rd journalist to die since October 7 (ref. @MotherJones )

Lowkey

@Lowkey0nline

1 year

Roshdi Sarraj, the photographer who took this widely shared picture of Israel's destruction of Gaza, was himself later killed by an Israeli airstrike.

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6 years

It shouldn't be left to organisations like @eciycireland to ensure children in #DirectProvision have what they need to attend school. But it is, so do your best to support in whatever way you can.

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8 months

Shocking to see IP applicants who were already suffering on the streets of Dublin put at even greater risk today. Motives for sudden move must be questioned. So too must the planning, preparation & communication.

Virgin Media News

@VirginMediaNews

8 months

International Protection Applicants who had been living in tents at a makeshift camp in Mount Street have been moved to a new camp at Crooksling. However some have made their way back into the city after discovering they would still be sleeping in tents in a field.

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4 years

There is antifa because there is fa. Fascism dressed in a suit & shirt & tie is still violent & racist. It attacks the vulnerable. It coopts fear & anger created by inequality. It turns it into hate & directs it at outsiders. History shows us the results.

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5 months

President Higgins said those who intimidate library staff and tear up books must be called out for what they are: vigilantes attempting to censor, some of whom are committing criminal offences.

Protecting libraries from far-right attacks not just a job for gardaí, says President

Michael D Higgins tells Bloomsday gathering those who intimidate library staff and tear up books ‘must be called out’

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3 years

Help needed. Sudanese community in #Limerick are looking for a venue for a children’s party on Tue or Wed afternoon, 30 adults and 70 children, preferably city centre. Can anyone lend a hand please? DM me.

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3 years

"It is unacceptable that refugees, scarred from war, are put into such accommodation when there are over 150,000 vacant homes across the country." ( @RoryHearne )

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4 years

Even the greatest cats can't stay forever. Goodbye our Jasper, and thanks for choosing us to live with us.

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5 years

More action urgently needed to protect all asylum seekers in #directprovision . Healthcare workers in particular need to be able to do their essential work without putting people at risk. Needs you & your depts working together, @SimonHarrisTD and @CharlieFlanagan . #COVID19

RTÉ News

@rtenews

5 years

Asylum seekers living in Direct Provision say overcrowding means they are at risk of Covid-19 infection.

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6 years

Direct Provision. Complicity in war and oppression. Homelessness. If we make ending those a priority in Ireland in 2019 it will be a year worth getting out of bed for. If we succeed it will be one worth celebrating.

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4 years

Three years waiting for application for international protection to be considered. A huge strain on anyone's mental health. Inhuman, unnecessary, and a failure by the State.

Indirect provision: Asylum seekers waiting three years for first interview

Like other arms of government, the immigration system has been negatively impacted by Covid, with interviews cancelled and waiting times increasing. Syed Uddin and Chicco Kalala have been waiting...

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11 months

This is where misleading reportage and irresponsible local actions lead to. One day it's 'concerned citizens', next day it's arsonists. What next? Time for some proper leadership from politicians and churches. #RefugeesWelcome

Galway hotel fire: Gardaí believe blaze at premises due to house 70 asylum seekers started delibe...

Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill had been named by the Department of Integration as an accommodation centre

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@jclannon

5 years

Sickening to see mosque in Galway was vandalised in early morning attack. And equally sickening to see groups & individuals online who incite & envourage these attacks. #NoToHate

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@jclannon

10 months

Local communities don't burn down buildings. Groups and individuals who spread lies and incite violence find the people to do it. And they don't care about the consequences for the communities they divide and hurt.

Anti-migrant groups scouring planning sites for data on migrant centres

Three fires have taken place at vacant buildings around the country in recent weeks

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4 years

New #Covid19 clusters in #directprovision centres. This could have been avoided by moving people out. Social distancing has never been possible in centres; with returns to work this is putting people in impossible & dangerous situations @HMcEntee @rodericogorman @DeptJusticeIRL

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