Eamonn Ryan has called for an investigation.

The Department is currently in the process of contacting property owners across the country who operate or have accommodation suitable to house refugees.

The current emergency is a result of a lack of planning over the last 6 months according to Doras.

Custume Barracks is not one of the locations under consideration for a temporary refugee centre.

The buildings will be restored and brought back into use to serve a new function.

The issued was raised at the month's meeting of Longford County Council.

The development will be a mix of houses and apartments.

The Council hopes to put a significant dent in the social housing list in te next four years.