Asylum seekers could now be allowed work here after ruling

Judge Donal O’Donnell: ‘Act removes right to seek work’

Tim Healy

A Burmese man who spent eight years in direct provision before being declared a refugee has won his Supreme Court appeal over laws preventing him working here before his status was decided.

The man, represented by Michael Lynn SC, had argued that while in direct provision on a €19 weekly allowance he suffered depression.