Part of Mount Street in Dublin city has been closed off this morning to traffic and pedestrians, amid expectations that a large number of tents in the area will be cleared today.
Asylum seekers have been sleeping rough outside the International Protection Office after the Government stopped providing State accommodation to international protection applicants.A number of people have been also been seen packing up their belongings.
We need your consent to load this comcast-player contentWe use comcast-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Taoiseach Simon Harris yesterday said that once asylum seekers sleeping on the street are given accommodation, the encampment will not be allowed to return.
He was replying to Labour leader Ivana Bacik who said it was"absolutely scandalous" that the former Baggot Street hospital site was empty when people were living in tents on Mount Street without access to sanitation. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the Government had been working"day and night" to provide accommodation for those seeking International Protection and homeless people.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bus Éireann slashes prices on Dublin-London and Dublin-Birmingham routeBus Éireann announces a 30% discount on standard fares for its Expressway Eurolines route connecting Dublin with London and Birmingham. Customers can also bring their first 15kg bag for free and enjoy extra-fast Wi-Fi.
Read more »
Banning clamping in Dublin would cause ‘chaos’ in capitalDublin's clamping services have been carried out by Dublin Street Parking Services (DSPS) since 2004
Read more »
Offices at The Grange in Stillorgan seeking €8mBlock forms part of wider south Dublin residential scheme now largely owned by Kennedy Wilson
Read more »
Urgent appeal for Irish Lotto multi-millionaire who has yet to come forwardA player who purchased their ticket at the GO Stores in Garryowen for the April 20 draw has yet to come forward
Read more »
Religion, rugby inspirations and being a role model - Clare GAA's multi-sport starIkem Ugwueru has enjoyed an impressive sporting rise.
Read more »
– Limerick store sells second multi-million lotto ticketA County Limerick store that has sold their second-ever multi-million-euro lotto ticket has said it’s a “lovely advertisement” for their business.
Read more »