A Midwest migrants’ rights group has criticised the Government for “abandoning to the streets”, people who came to this country seeking safety and protection.
It follows confirmation from the Department of Integration that it can no longer house newly arrived international protection applicants.
A spokesperson for the Department said tents and sleeping bags will be provided to people, where required, due to a severe shortage of available accommodation, although women and children will still be accommodated.
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Chief Executive Officer of Doras, John Lannon says forcing people to sleep in tents in subzero conditions is a worrying development.
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