Project has already housed Syrians in Meath who are ‘overwhelmed by the welcome’
say they have been “galvanised” into pressing ahead with the plan by protests held at an information meeting this week.
Ms O’Mahony said there were many supportive comments around the area the next day: “I would say the majority of people are for it. You’re always not going to get everybody in agreement with it.”, who on Wednesday said local people were “extremely positive and supportive” of the project, which is likely to see the town become one of 10 that will take in a Syrian family. A private house will be identified and fitted out before the family moves in.
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