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Blockade has been lifted by protestors at Clare accommodation centre

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

11:15 21 May 2023


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Protestors have lifted their blockade at a refugee accommodation centre in Clare.Magowna House Hotel in Inch has been at the centre of a dispute this week, over the housing of asylum seekers.

Locals claim they weren't consulted about it, and had formed a blockade at the entrance.

Junior Integration Minister Joe O'Brien - who met with protestors on Thursday - says he welcomes their decision.

Earlier in the week, members of the local community who were protesting  said they would maintain their blockade "until December" if necessary.

They also said they wanted written assurances their concerns about the suitability of the property and the location will be addressed.

Clare Senator Timmy Dooley said the lack of engagement with the community caused issues.

Speaking earlier this week, he said: "Unfortunately, there was no engagement whatsoever with the local community at the beginning and that has proven to be a difficulty."

"People really didn't know what was happening, didn't know what was was coming, had no engagement."

 


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