Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says Direct Provision system is 'imperfect - not inhumane'
The controversial Direct Provision system for asylum seekers is an imperfect system - but not inhumane, the Taoiseach claimed on Wednesday.
“Direct Provision is an imperfect system but I do not believe it is an inhumane one. We have yet to come up with a better system but we are open to finding alternatives that are viable and affordable,” he said. He said the Government is seeking input from Ireland’s migrant community on improving standards in Direct Provision and that newer centres have higher standards.
He said: “It’s never said, but I think it is worth saying. There are no protests at communities that already have accommodation centres. The fear evaporates, when people meet the reality, and particularly when they meet people who are that reality.
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