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O Gorman will consider State apology on Direct Provision but the best thing we can do is create new system
Plans to end Direct Provision by 2024 were unveiled today. By Órla Ryan Friday 26 Feb 2021, 11:35 AM Feb 26th 2021, 11:35 AM 10,979 Views 5 Comments
Children s Minister Roderic O Gorman (file photo)
Image: Julien Behal Photography/RollingNews.ie
Children s Minister Roderic O Gorman (file photo)
Image: Julien Behal Photography/RollingNews.ie
CHILDREN’S MINISTER RODERIC O’Gorman has said he will consider a State apology on how people have been treated in the Direct Provision system over the last 20 years.
However, O’Gorman said “the best thing” the government can do is “create a new system”. He added that he is “happy to engage with groups on [an apology] as a consideration”.
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