News - Refugees

HIQA report raises concerns over midlands refugee accommodation centre in Athlone

Residents paid tribute to the supportive nature and kindness of staff, but highlighted issues with the mobile home accommodation units.

May 20, 2025 17:34

An Bord Pleanala confirmed submissions on the exemption application for a property on Goff Street in the town have now closed.

May 12, 2025 17:14

The facility opened in 2023 and, at one stage, accommodated 18 refugees.

Feb 16, 2025 14:19

The scheme came into effect in July 2022 to encourage people to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees.

Feb 2, 2025 08:04

It's thought the incident occurred at approximately 12pm on Friday the 24th of January as the region was emerging from a Red Weather Alert.

Jan 28, 2025 13:33

On the first floor, there’d be 11 en suite bedrooms, all of which would be between 20 and 31 square metres.

Dec 27, 2024 23:32

The nature or cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Nov 29, 2024 09:05

Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Claire Kerrane says the accommodation of immigrants has been badly mishandled.

Nov 13, 2024 17:59

Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.

Nov 6, 2024 08:25

Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.

Oct 30, 2024 13:57

The health watchdog found the centre to be compliant or partially compliant in all but one standard.

Oct 25, 2024 14:03

Public meeting tonight following approach from Department of Integration.

Oct 21, 2024 17:29

The former Cuisle care centre at Donamon Castle currently accommodates 26 Ukrainian refugees.

Oct 21, 2024 07:40

The site has been the scene of a number of protests in recent months.

Jul 11, 2024 07:58

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