Westmeath site being used to house Ukrainian and other international refugees
Around 30 protesters are currently blocking a bus of asylum seekers from entering Columb Barracks. Photograph: Robert KindreganProtesters are blocking a bus of asylum seekers from entering Columb Barracks in Co Westmeath.
Approximately 30 protesters have blocked the gates at the Mullingar site where the Department of Integration recently announced 120 single male international protection applicants would be housed. Since its closure in 2012, the 10-hectare barracks in the centre of the Westmeath town has been used by up to 30 community groups, who voiced their concerns regarding the disruption this may cause to their activities.
The plan, aided by the Department of Defence, is for both Ukrainian and other international refugees to be housed at the facility.
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