Minister has 'constructive' meeting with locals about Direct Provision centre in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
Protesters in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Image: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie Protesters in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Image: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie MINISTER OF STATE David Stanton and officials from the Department of Justice and Equality had a “constructive” meeting with residents from Ballinamore in Co Leitrim about the possibility of a Direct Provision centre opening in the town.
Stanton thanked the representatives for their “continued engagement”. He, his officials and the community group have agreed to meet again in the coming days to continue these discussions. A continuous protest has been staged outside the complex in recent weeks. Separately, a group of locals have formed a welcoming committee to show their support of asylum seekers.Last week the department postponed plans to house 13 women for three months in the Achill Head Hotel due to ongoing protests at the site.
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