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Direct Provision Is Coming To An End, But What Will Take Its Place?

The government has announced plans to end direct provision. Under the new policy, asylum seekers wil...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:34 PM - 26 Feb 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Direct Provision Is Coming To An End, But What Will Take Its Place?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:34 PM - 26 Feb 2021

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The government has announced plans to end direct provision.

Under the new policy, asylum seekers will get the keys to their own accommodation after four months and will be able to work after six months.

The changes were announced in a White Paper to End Direct Provision published by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman, who joined us to discuss it in more detail.

Direct Provision Is Coming To An End, But What Will Take Its Place?

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