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"We need more freedoms, it would help me if I was allowed a driving licence"

As the new government commits to abolishing direct provision, Newstalk is examining the much deba...

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10.15 8 Jul 2020


"We need more freedoms, it would help me if I was allowed a driving licence"


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10.15 8 Jul 2020


As the new government commits to abolishing direct provision, Newstalk is examining the much debated system. Ahead of an independent report into the scheme, we will be hearing from those living in accommodation centres.

Our reporter Barry Whyte has been speaking to asylum seekers from Albania, Zimbabwe and South Africa who are living in Direct Provision.

They've been telling him about the impact of being moved around from centre to centre and how they think the system needs to change.....


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