Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

What is the Government doing to ensure that asylum seekers who are here and staying in State provided accommodation are safe?

I understand that a new accommodation centre was opened in west Donegal recently. There are people there who have fled horrific wars in Syria and Libya, as well as some Palestinians. They have been subjected to physical threats. There have been threats to attack the building where they are staying. There have also been threats to local public representatives who have spoken out to support these people's right to asylum. Three days ago, two Palestinian men were beaten up, allegedly because they are refugees and staying here. What actions are being taken to ensure that these people will be kept safe? What actions are being taken to ensure that integration is taking place and investment is being undertaken in the local community to ensure that people are properly integrated?

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