The Department of Migration has turned down an offer to open a refugee centre in a property in Rooskey.
The large bungalow is located on the Leitrim side of the village.
A company called Everluke Limited bought the property exactly two years ago, in July 2023.
It has several bedrooms, located at Aghamore, a few hundred yards from Rooskey village.
This March, Sheila O’Riordan, care of Everluke Limited, asked Leitrim County Council if the change of use of the building, called River Shannon Lodge, from B&B guest accommodation to international protection accommodation would be exempted development.
The following month, the council confirmed it would be, meaning it wouldn't need to go through the planning process.
The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration confirms it received an offer for the property to be used as an IPAS centre.
However, it added: “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.”
