direct provision
Noun

direct provision (uncountable)

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see direct, provision
  2. (Ireland, politics) provision by the state of accommodation and living expenses to registered asylum seekers, who are not allowed to work for pay
    • 2000 April 10, Brian O Raghallaigh, "S.W.A. Circular No. 04/00", S. W. A. [Supplementary Welfare Allowance] section, Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs:
      Direct Provision is being introduced by the Directorate for Asylum Seeker Services of the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform for all asylum seekers who arrive in the State on or after 10th April 2000.



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