Irish Refugee Council Press Release
January 14th 2008

Proposal for Detention on basis of nationality very disturbing.

The Department of Justice’s suggestion that they are considering a Proposal to detain asylum seekers on the basis of nationality is very disturbing according to The irish refugee council. People who come here [to Ireland] seeking protection are entitled to a fair hearing. Asylum seekers who have fled danger and are seeking protection do not deserve to be imprisoned while their claim for asylum is being determined.

Robin Hanan
CEO Irish Refugee Council

For more on this issue and to vote on whether you think asylum seekers should be detained while awaiting a decision visit http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0115/index.html