Public meeting tonight following approach from Department of Integration.

A spokesperson for the Department confirmed that the facility is currently being used to accommodate 26 people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The Department of Integration has decided to close the centre at the end of May as it has a significant number of vacancies.

Officials from the Department of Integration are due to meet politicians within the next week to discuss the plans.

One of the organisers of last nights protest has claimed those involved are willing to set up a full-time blockade at the apartment complex.

A process seeking expressions of interest for the provision of modular units for those fleeing the war in Ukraine began in November 2023.

Anger over plans to develop 47 units in the Little Oaks area of the town.

The Department of Integation has confirmed tented accommodation will be provided for new arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine.