Waterways Ireland spent nearly €800,000 managing asylum seeker camps along Dublin's Grand Canal in 2024.

In 2024, Dublin's Waterways Ireland spent nearly €800,000 managing asylum seeker encampments along the Grand Canal, including €566,718 for fencing, €95,170 for tent removal, and €128,881 for patrols. Asylum seekers moved there after relocating from a nearby tented village. Waterways Ireland cited health and safety risks like falling into the water and fire hazards, though critics argue the fencing restricts public access.

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