The Department of Migration has turned down an offer to open a controversial IPAS centre in Roscommon town.
It relates to Academy House on Goff Street.
The department said: "The department received an offer of accommodation from this property, but this is no longer under consideration.
"All offers of international protection accommodation are reviewed by the Department under a standardised appraisal procedure.
"Factors in the appraisal of international protection accommodation include the site and its potential, the value for money it offers, planning matters and any works required to meet the required standards.
"Consideration is also given to the location regarding access to services, resident welfare, health and wellbeing, and the current level of need in the sector."
There had been major controversy in Roscommon town over the proposal after plans were first lodged. Noel Whelan has asked An Bord Pleanála if accommodating international protection applicants in Academy House would be exempted development.
The board has not yet made its decision, but this evening's statement from the department effectively rules out the proposal.
There have been protests and public meetings over the issue in Roscommon town.
