Ireland: Citywest IPAS Asylum Hub Logged 1,012 Incidents; Gardaí Under Pressure After October Spike

FOI-based logs cited by local residents indicate 1,012 recorded incidents at the Citywest IPAS asylum centre from Jan 2023–Jun 2025, including assaults, thefts, indecent exposure and drug-related issues. Officials say many entries are minor and note over a third in early 2025 were trespass-related, while denying a broader crime link to asylum applications. The report highlights delayed and selective state engagement with Saggart community groups and references recent alleged serious incidents and protests that have heightened tensions. Gardaí and state departments face scrutiny over site security, oversight and communication.