By Cillian Sherlock, PAThere is a “bizarre” focus on accommodation for asylum seekers, the Taoiseach has said. The Government remains in a position where it cannot provide accommodation to all asylum seekers. However, Simon Harris said the conversation on migration “cannot begin and end” with accommodation. Tents pitched by asylum seekers along a stretch of the Grand Canal in Dublin. Asked about a prediction that 30,000 asylum seekers could arrive in the country this year, Mr Harris said: “Different people can make different predictions.

Source: The Herald May 16, 2024 17:03 UTC