Cork's Communities Are Leading The Way When It Comes To Standing With The Residents Of Direct Provision

That's according to Joe Moore of Anti-Deportation Ireland

He was speaking at a protest against direct provision and deportation which was held in Daunt Square over the weekend.

Dozens of people attended the event, which aimed to highlight the "fundamental problems" of the Direct Provision system.

It follows comments by TD Noel Grealish last week which made reference to 'economic migrants' from Africa, who he said come to Ireland to "sponge off the system". 

Speaking to RedFM News at Saturday's protest, Joe Moore of Anti-Deportation Ireland had nothing but praise for the people of Macroom:

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