We, the people of Ireland, call for the immediate closure of Mount Trenchard and an end to the institutionalised accommodation of asylum seekers in Ireland under the system of Direct Provision.

There are 4 Direct Provision centres in the Limerick region. One of the centres, Mount Trenchard in Foynes, County Limerick is regarded by many as the worst of the 34 centres nationwide. It is considered to be completely inadequate and provides sub-standard and inhumane accommodation conditions.

We fully support the national campaign to end direct provision and we are also asking for an immediate investigation of the Direct Provision system, which has been condemned nationally and internationally for its blatant and systematic abuse of fundamental human rights. We request alternative and reformed reception processes which should lead to effective integration of asylum seekers. Reform should recognise the role that supportive reception conditions can play in an effective application process which should move asylum seekers towards independent living at the earliest opportunity.

We hereby call for theimmediate closure of Mount Trenchardas an accommodation reception centre. We also call for anend to the Direct Provision system in Ireland.