Further calls for Government to accept more Afghan refugees

The Irish Government is urged to accept more than 10 times the number of Afghan refugees than it has pledged.

The Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland say up to 2,000 should be accommodated for here.

Earlier this week the Government said up to 195 people will be able to come to the country.

Bulelani Mfaco from the organisation says there’s a big difference in conditions if they don’t have to go into Direct Provision:

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