direct provision
In Ireland, 'direct provision' is a government system for supporting asylum seekers with accommodation and basic needs while their applications are processed.
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Definition
C1Ireland, Politics
(formal, specific)A government system that provides accommodation and basic living expenses to asylum seekers during the processing of their applications.
Example
- Many asylum seekers live in direct provision centers while awaiting the outcome of their applications.
- The direct provision system has faced criticism for the conditions in which asylum seekers are housed.
B2General
(formal)The act of supplying or delivering essential services or resources directly to those in need without intermediaries.
Example
- The charity uses direct provision to ensure that aid reaches those affected by the disaster promptly.