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An asylum seeker in Direct Provision has highlighted how difficult it can be to undertake third level education while living in unsuitable accommodation. Lesley Mkoko (51) is a mature student in his ...

The Department of Justice confirmed no more than three single people will share a room in a direct provision centre from now on. It says this policy will remain in place even when the Covid-19 crisis ...

Mature student Lesley Mkoko, who is seeking asylum, says the room he shares with two others is infested with bedbugs. Lesley Mkoko studies in his Direct Provision room (Niall Carson/PA) An asylum ...