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LISTEN: Castlerea protesters voice opposition to refugee accommodation

May 20, 2024 19:33 By Eoghan Murphy
LISTEN: Castlerea protesters voice opposition to refugee accommodation
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Protesters claim there aren't enough resources in Castlerea for over 50 refugees to be accommodated in apartments in the town.

They have also expressed fears for people's safety, when speaking at a protest in the west Roscommon town yesterday.

A total of 52 international protection applicants are due to be housed in the Riverwalk apartments from June 7th.

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Around 90 people attended yesterday's protest and Eoghan Murphy sent us this report for today's Let's Talk.

He first spoke to Geraldine Lynch.

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