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Asylum seeker in court over Christmas assault at Clare direct provision centre

An asylum seeker has appeared in court charged in connection with incidents, including an alleged assault, at a north Clare direct provision centre on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. At Ennis District Court on Wednesday, Khaled Hamama (23) appeared in connection with the alleged assault causing harm to Djabir Gassen at the Central Hotel on Main Street, Miltown Malbay on Christmas Eve, …

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Knockalisheen tents ‘unbearable’ for refugees

Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is concerned about the moving of over 80 international protection applicants into tents in Knockalisheen, Co Clare this week. “This is disappointing, given Minister O’Gorman’s assurances in December that tented accommodation would cease to operate,” said Doras CEO John Lannon. “Less than 4 weeks later they’re back in operation. …

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