News - Refugees
Placement of refugees in Ballaghaderreen becoming key election issue
Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Claire Kerrane says the accommodation of immigrants has been badly mishandled.
Nov 13, 2024 17:59
Hundreds attend Athlone meeting over new refugee accommodation
Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.
Nov 6, 2024 08:25
Athlone Councillors issue order to stop construction at refugee centre
Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.
Oct 30, 2024 13:57
Health watchdog praises centre for 104 refugees in Ballinamore
The health watchdog found the centre to be compliant or partially compliant in all but one standard.
Oct 25, 2024 14:03
Opposition to plans for refugee accommodation at Donamon Castle
Public meeting tonight following approach from Department of Integration.
Oct 21, 2024 17:29
Roscommon public meeting to hear of opposition to more refugee accommodation
The former Cuisle care centre at Donamon Castle currently accommodates 26 Ukrainian refugees.
Oct 21, 2024 07:40
24 hour security planned for new Castlerea refugee accommodation
The site has been the scene of a number of protests in recent months.
Jul 11, 2024 07:58
Taoiseach says no decision made regarding potential local sites for asylum seekers
Reports stated the plans include prefab units for 200 people at the former Columb Military Barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 people at a site in Athlone according to the Irish Independent.
May 30, 2024 13:59
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Concerns raised over potential housing of refugees in Edgeworthstown
However, in a statement issued to Shannonside FM News, the Department of Integration have confirmed today that no contract has been signed for the use of the building.
May 28, 2024 13:50Shannonside Newsletter
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