Earlier this week almost a third of hotel beds outside of Dublin are being used as State accommodation.

Deputy Kenny believes a new system is needed for checking and upskilling new arrivals for the workforce

The protest is a latest in a series of such events around the country

The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres

The chair of Roscommon Leader Partnership says Ballaghaderreen has been welcoming and has done a lot since the opening of the e-roc centre in 2017.

It's understood the decision in part is due to the sub-zero temperatures.

The money is part of a significant fund for dozens of groups across the country.

The Minister responsible for Direct Provision says it's important we have a dignified system for asylum seekers. An expert group led by Catherine Day