Plan to house 1,000 male asylum seekers on Athlone site subject of High Court challenge

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Plan to house 1,000 male asylum seekers on Athlone site subject of High Court challenge
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Councillor Paul Hogan’s case is supported by four other Athlone-based representatives

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys granted permission for Paul Hogan to pursue his claims, with the High Court case to be rapidly progressed to a hearing later this month. Photograph: Bryan O'BrienPaul Hogan, who secured 4.8 per cent of the first-preference vote when running for Independent Ireland in Longford- Westmeath in the recent general election, claims the ministerial process providing for the plan is unlawful, irrational and a breach of fair procedures.

Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine GaelMr Hogan’s legal papers rely on similar legal grounds to a challenge recently brought by a north Dublin group which secured a strike-down of a statutory instrument that had paved the way for 1,000 international protection applicants to be accommodated on a State-owned site near Dublin Airport.is contesting Mr Hogan’s case.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys granted permission on Monday for Mr Hogan to pursue his claims. The judge arranged for the case to be rapidly progressed to a hearing later this month.

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