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In the bustling environment of the Mount Street encampment in Dublin, staff reported feeling increasingly unsafe at work, unable to focus due to the proximity of the tents. Concerns about their physical safety escalated as they noticed "bottles of urine and faeces" around the building, alongside personal sanitation incidents. One worker expressed that "I no longer feel safe in my workplace; I don't feel safe travelling to work, while here, or going home," reflecting widespread anxiety.

Feedback from employees of the International Protection Office voiced their frustrations over the deplorable conditions near the encampment. They observed heightened fears of protests and political tensions around asylum seekers, stating, "There is concern that the situation puts staff in the building at risk from protesters." This widespread discomfort has affected both their mental health and job performance.

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