Asylum seekers have set up around 30 tents along the Grand Canal in Dublin, near the International Protection Office. Despite previous removals and barriers, new tents have appeared inside the fencing installed by Waterways Ireland. The Department of Integration reports 2,509 male asylum seekers waiting for accommodation offers.
Taoiseach Simon Harris reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accommodating asylum seekers on State-owned land amidst the tent issue. He acknowledged the global migration challenge and reiterated addressing it at the EU level. Harris emphasized the accommodation shortage and the government’s policy to manage unauthorised tent situations.
Protesters recently dismantled fencing along the Grand Canal, calling for the removal of barriers. The demonstration highlights the ongoing debate surrounding asylum seekers and their access to proper accommodation in Dublin.