Calls For Greater Oversight Of Clare IPAS Centres

Calls have been for made for HIQA to have more control of Clare's International Protection Accommodation Centres. It follows successive damming reports into conditions at Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre in Meelick, with the latest identifying major fire, privacy, health and safety risks. Of the 208 residents living there, 61% have been granted refugee or protection status in Ireland, but cannot leave due to a lack of alternative accommodation. Clare Immigrant Support Network Manager Simon Ó'Treasaigh says much greater oversight is needed.