Advertisement

Direct Provision - Between the Lines

On this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss t...

Share this article

10.00 29 Nov 2019


Direct Provision - Between the Lines



Share this article

10.00 29 Nov 2019


On this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the issue of direct provision as a part of a station-wide series.

Together they discuss the history behind the system, the processing involved in taking people into the country seeking asylum status, its failings, opposition to the system, as well as the affect it can have on families and children in particular.

  • Dr Liam Thornton - An assistant professor in UCD School of Law.
  • Tanya Ward - Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance
  • Nick Henderson -  CEO Irish Refugee Council

Read more about

Abuse Andrea Gilligan Asylum Direct Provision Families Immigrant Immigration Mental Health Neglect Policy Refugee Torture War

Related Episodes

Have you been affected by dysl...

00:10:57

Have you been affected by dyslexia?

Lunchtime Live

00:10:57


How do you get a mortgage for...

00:10:10

How do you get a mortgage for the first time?

Lunchtime Live

00:10:10


What do you think about the te...

00:20:00

What do you think about the teachers' strike?

Lunchtime Live

00:20:00


Breast Cancer Awareness Month

00:18:15

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Claire Byrne Show

00:18:15