Gardai were then notified and an alert was issued at Dublin and Rosslare Ports to be on the look-out for the men. “The system of Direct Provision is in place to offer food, shelter and ancillary services to persons seeking international protection,” the statement read. “On a point of information, in Ireland people who are seeking international protection are not detained. The staff member heard movementin a trailer, attached to a truck, and the driver was called for over a public tannoy system. Gardai said in a statement the truck the men were found in was impounded as part of the criminal investigation into the case.

Source: Irish Independent November 24, 2019 12:45 UTC