Medical Transfers for Asylum Seekers

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

The Department of Justice is investing up to 160,000 euros to hire an external medical assessment service to review asylum seekers’ requests for relocation based on genuine medical needs. With over 33,000 people—including nearly 10,000 children—currently housed across more than 300 centers, transfers are rare and reserved for exceptional cases, such as proximity to specialist hospitals, private rooms, or accessible living conditions. The new service, set to launch in Q3 and potentially running for five years, will evaluate medical referrals to ensure fairness and proper care. Despite a drop…