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Irish police brace for more unrest at Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers

Gardaí deployed at Citywest facility as police issue statement urging people to stay away from violent standoff

The Guardian - UK

Seventeen people charged after second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

A total of 24 people were arrested amid the disorder at Citywest Hotel on Wednesday night.

Evening Standard

Irish police attacked for second night in a row at Dublin asylum seeker hotel

Protestors threw stones and fireworks at Gardai outside Dublin’s Citywest hotel

The Independent UK

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Fireworks and stones thrown at police for second night at asylum seeker hotel

It is the third night of demonstrations at Citywest following an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl nearby.

Evening Standard

Garda Commissioner pledges ‘robust response’ to any further disorder near hotel

Five men have so far been charged with public order offences following violent clashes outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Tuesday night.

Evening Standard

Irish police attacked with bottles as violence flares outside Dublin asylum hotel after alleged sexual assault

A Garda vehicle was also set on fire as a large crowd gathered at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening

Evening Standard

Police attacked as violence erupts outside Dublin asylum seeker hotel

A Garda vehicle was also set on fire as protests outside the hotel took place for the second night in a row

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Citywest refugee centre evacuated as Department clarify speculation

The incident at 2pm led to speculation locally and on social media as to the circumstances surrounding it

Dublin Live

'Overcrowding' blamed for Citywest refugee centre brawl

Three men were hospitalised after a row broke out in the refugee centre last night

Dublin Live

Three hospitalised after brawl at Citywest refugee centre as gardai called to scene

Gardai were called to the site at the Citywest complex in south county Dublin just after 6.30pm when two groups of men started fighting.

Irish Mirror

Refugee council says International Protection applicants 'at risk' in Citywest facility

The group wrote to Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman in recent weeks to raise concerns that women and children were being exposed to “grievous risks” at the Dublin centre.

Irish Mirror

Ukrainian refugees told not to come to Ireland this Christmas as Government shuts down Citywest facility

Some 66,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the war broke out in February

Irish Mirror

Roderic O'Gorman 'can't rule out' refugees spending the night on Irish streets as Citywest hub full

The Minister said there is a “major constraint” on the capacity available

Irish Mirror

Refugees forced to sleep in temporary accommodation as Citywest hub packed full

Ireland has welcomed and housed over 58,000 refugees from Ukraine and other countries so far this year

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Irish Mirror

Fears refugees coming into Ireland could be forced to sleep in Airport as Citywest hub packed full

Ireland has welcomed and housed over 58,000 refugees from Ukraine and other countries so far this year

The Independent UK

Refugees may have to stay at Dublin airport as Citywest reaches capacity

There have been repeated warnings about a squeeze on accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in recent months.

Dublin Live

Citywest transit hub temporarily closed to new refugees and asylum seekers

The decision comes as a huge blow to new arrivals seeking accommodation in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Citywest Transit Hub for asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees 'closed' as full capacity reached

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth said it is currently accommodating over 58,000 people

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Irish Mirror

Irish refugee visa requirements tightened amid accommodation shortage

Visa-free travel will remain available for Ukrainian nationals but refugees travelling from safe European countries will be required to hold visas from Tuesday

Irish Mirror

Ukrainian refugees expected to stay in tents at military camp in Meath for 'maximum of a week'

Tented accommodation at Gormanston military camp is due to open for use for refugees this week, with around 16 people staying in each tent

The Independent UK

Government warns of ‘severe shortage’ of accommodation for arriving Ukrainians

The Citywest transit centre in Dublin has been hit by overcrowding.

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