Mary Lou McDonald: Leo Varadkar's comments on Direct Provision lacked compassion and empathy and show how low this government has set the bar | JOE.ie

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Writing exclusively for JOE, MaryLouMcDonald responds to Leo Varadkar’s comments on Direct Provision and calls for an end to what she describes as 'this generation's Magdalene Laundries'

So what we need to do now is harness that emotion and turn it into a united force of solidarity that seeks to bring about a better world that ends inequalities and prejudice.We must stand together and provide hope for people that a better world is possible.When law enforcers treat people differently because of their skin colour, their religion or their sexuality, then we must speak out.

This is another one of those times we must step up to the plate. The family of George Floyd has urged protesters to"raise their voices for change in peaceful ways."While we all unanimously condemn the racial prejudice that risks tearing American society apart and use our influence on the world stage to push those in power there to do better, we must also look a little closer to home too.

He added that people living in the centres were"being provided with free accommodation, food, heat, lighting, healthcare, education, and some spending money" and that"it's not the same thing as a man being killed by the police."Going by what the Taoiseach said, you would be forgiven for thinking Direct Provision centres were some sort of holiday camp. But that couldn't be further from the truth.

 

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MaryLouMcDonald While her party blocks this in the North.

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