Gordon DeeganThe firm housing International Protection Applicants (IPAs) at Magowna House in Inch in Co Clare received €4.83 million from the State last year for accommodating Ukrainians. The firm’s contract to house IPAs with the Dept of Integration at Magowna House resulted in a stand-off between the local community and Government following the arrival of 34 IPAs on Monday, May 15th. He said that they are Clare Lodge Hostel in Ennis, King Thomond Hotel Lisdoonvarna, Knockalisheen accommodation centre, Unit 1 Quin Road Business Park Ennis, Kiltanon Court in Tulla and Magowna House in Inch. It is anticipated that this property can be brought into use in the near future to provide accommodation to families. He said: “Since January 24th, a total of 1063 people who were previously unaccommodated have subsequently been offered accommodation.”

Source: The Herald May 31, 2023 18:29 UTC