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Eamon Ryan disagrees with Taoiseach about lack of gardai to police protests

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said that he did not agree that there was an issue with garda resources, hours after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he did not believe that there was not enough Gardaí on the streets.

Irish Mirror

Gardai promise probe after Dublin asylum seeker camp torched in violent protest

The scenes unfolded last weekend after a makeshift camp in Dublin’s inner city was set up to house immigrants without accommodation. Footage Showed the camp in flames after wooden pallets were set on fire at the camp on Sandwith Street.

Irish Mirror

Roderic O'Gorman says 'several hundred beds' to be offered to asylum seekers following weekend violence

Minister Roderic O'Gorman also confirmed that he and Justice Minister Simon Harris will meet with Garda management this week after a fire was set to a campsite for asylum seekers on Dublin's Sandwith Street.

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Hundreds of expectant Dublin parents to receive first new 'baby bundles'

300 families from the Rotunda Hospital were invited to take part in the pilot which will inform the development of proposals for wider national rollout

Dublin Live

'Significant challenges' in refugee accommodation as 1,300 beds to revert to tourism

In response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin's Imelda Munster, Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman acknowledged that there were issues sourcing accommodation for arriving refugees and those already here.

Irish Mirror

St John Ambulance says 'organisation's structures facilitated grooming' after historic sex abuse report published

The independent inquiry found the hierarchical and military-like structure of St John Ambulance had facilitated and insulated abuse in the past

Irish Mirror

Irish minister subjected to ‘daily abuse’ over his sexuality

Minister for children, disability and equality Roderic O’Gorman said the abuse includes comments alleging he is a paedophile.

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Minister Roderic O’Gorman confirmed five hotels housing 1,600 refugees will exit system

The Taoiseach, meanwhile, dismissed suggestion that the Government is doing more to support Ukrainian refugees than Irish people

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar and his mum object to Greenway route near park where he played as a child

The Taoiseach made his objection to Fingal County Council in July 2021 on official headed paper showing his title at the time, Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister.

Irish Mirror

County-by-county breakdown of Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

Minister Roderic O’Gorman confirmed that the Department of Integration is accommodating over 74,000 refugees and International Protection Applicants in State-funded accommodation

Irish Mirror

O'Gorman pleads with Ministers for 'large halls' for refugee camp beds amid chronic accommodation shortage

In a letter to his Cabinet colleagues, seen by the Irish Mirror, Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that the current number of arrivals is "unprecedented", with 74,000 refugees in State-funded accommodation

Irish Mirror

Just one of 35 properties bought by State being used to house Ukrainian refugees

“There is a shocking lag time in Government action when it comes to making accommodation available"

Irish Mirror

No level of engagement would have stopped anti-refugee protests, Minister says

"We’ve seen a building set on fire as a result of an untrue rumour, we’ve seen migrants attacked, again, as a result of an untrue rumour"

Dublin Live

Government gives green light to plans for childminders in the home to be paid as part of State support

This will pave the way for the introduction of appropriate and proportionate childminder-specific regulations

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Thousands of parents to miss out on childcare support scheme due to 'confusing' exception

These subsidies are paid directly to childcare providers, but only if are registered with Tusla

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Ireland vows to ban conversion therapy while UK 'continues to lag behind'

The UK promised to ban conversion therapy in 2018 under Theresa May's government

Irish Mirror

Roderic O'Gorman wants to develop State-owned property as accommodation for refugees

He wants to cut out the over reliance on private providers

Dublin Live

Housing Minister 'disturbed' by protests outside Ballymun hotel housing refugees

Crowds stopped traffic in Ballymun last night with several Dublin Bus routes diverted as a result

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Ireland sets record number of asylum seekers in 2022, alongside 70,000 Ukrainian refugees

13,319 people from around the world applied for asylum in Ireland last year, according to data released by the Department of Justice - the highest figure since records began

Irish Mirror

Ireland set to ban conversion therapy as Minister Roderic O’Gorman hits out at 'cruel process'

'A process that seeks for somebody to change their sexual orientation or gender identity is extremely exploitative, particularly if undertaken on someone under 18.'

Dublin Live

Childcare bills to be slashed by a quarter from next week

The cut will be the biggest reduction in childcare fees in the history of the State

Dublin Live

Government to issue care packages worth €300 to new parents in new scheme

The scheme will be rolled out in collaboration with the Rotunda Hospital next year, with parents invited to participate following their 20 week scan

Dublin Live

East Wall protesters plan Amiens Street blockade for 'maximum disruption' today

The protesters have now decided to move their traffic blockades from the Port Tunnel to the iconic Five Lamps in Amiens Street - one of the busiest commuter routes in the city centre

Irish Mirror

East Wall protesters plan 'maximum traffic disruption' with plan to block Amiens Street today

The blockade is to take place at 5pm with “maximum disruption planned until the Government houses the asylum seekers in better accommodation"

Irish Mirror

Minister Roderic O'Gorman says no more Ukrainian refugees will be put up in tents during freezing weather

Mr O’Gorman was speaking after a weekend of public criticism when it emerged that dozens of the refugees fleeing the terrible war had to endure living in military tents outdoors

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