Local Councillors raised concerns over the availability of health and recreational services in the town for those being settled locally.

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Deputy Kerrane believes the frustration and tension felt by some communities can be avoided if communities get the resources they need.

It follows tensions in some communities in Dublin and Clare in recent days over asylum seeker accommodation.

The former psychiatric hospital is located on a large campus on the outskirts of Mullingar town

He also addressed the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis, global hunger and poverty.

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The comments come as a protest took place in Mullingar last night against the local housing of refugees.