Recent statements by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, and the government’s approval of a new package of asylum and citizenship reforms, have dominated headlines across Ireland over the past number of weeks.
Abolish Direct Provision Ireland (ADPI) are welcoming efforts to reform the asylum system — they say they believe a fair, transparent process is important. What they are calling for now, however, is humanitarian justice for the people already living, working and contributing to Irish society.
They have launched a national Amnesty Campaign, demanding humanitarian amnesty for around 1,500 members — many of whom have lived in Ireland for years, whose children have grown up here, who are self-sufficient and ready to integrate fully.
Their campaign has already gained significant political support, including from two MEPs and more than 30 TDs nationwide. On 13 November, they presented a humane and economically responsible alternative to the 26-year-old Direct Provision system outside Leinster House.
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by spokesperson for Abolish Direct Provision Ireland, Mahfoud Cherragui, who spoke to us some more about this.
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