Longford County Council has confirmed that there's no intention to establish a refugee accommodation centre at the old Providers Building in the town.
The statement follows an application from a third party company, Meadow Connect Ltd, who sought confirmation as to whether the building would hold a planning exemption for the housing of International Protection Applicants.
The building is owned by Longford County Council and is currently on the market.
Under planning regulations, an individual or company can make such an application if they have a registered interest in the property.
The exemption was granted in May, but can not be enacted without the purchase or lease of the building from the Council.
The plans from Meadow Connect suggested the land mark former commercial premises could accommodate up to 140 people with little construction work.
The proposed development would have also seen the provision of shower and toilets in the three-storey building, as well as shared kitchen, dining and living spaces.
Longford County Council deemed the proposal to be compliant with all relevant criteria in respect to the exemption.
In a statement to Shannonside FM, Longford County Council say that there was no consultation or discussions held between Meadow Connect and the local authority and there is no intention to establish a refugee accommodation at 25 Main Street.
Local Cllr Kevin Hussey spoke on the issue yesterday evening and has reiterated that the old providers building will not be used for refugee accommodation:
