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There's no capacity for asylum-seeker centre in Leitrim village, claims councillor

Feb 20, 2025 16:54 By Eoghan Murphy
There's no capacity for asylum-seeker centre in Leitrim village, claims councillor
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The Department of Integration is considering accommodating international-protection applicants in the Leitrim Marina Hotel.

Leitrim village doesn't have enough services for an asylum-seeker centre, according to a local councillor.

The Department of Integration is considering accommodating international-protection applicants in the Leitrim Marina Hotel.

A public meeting, organised by the local community, is taking place in St Joseph's Hall in Leitrim Village at 9.30 tonight.

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Local Sinn Féin councillor Cormac Flynn says the 13-bedroom hotel isn't suitable for an asylum-seeker centre.

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