Govt Pledges Not To Increase IPAS Or Ukrainian Numbers Further In North Clare

Clare FM

It's anticipated an exit strategy for Asylum Seekers living in the Ennistymon electoral area will commence in the coming months. In a statement to Clare FM, Green Deputy Leader Roisín Garvey has assured that following discussions with party leader and Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman, "there will be no increase from now on in the number of International Protection Applicants or Ukrainian Refugees coming to North Clare". While a 300 bed facility in Lisdoonvarna currently contracted to the state to accommodate Asylun Seekers, will be ending its arrangement in the first quarter of next year. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy is hopeful it will end a lentghy period of uncertainty for the region.