Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has denied moving asylum seekers from Mount Street to Crooksling was an “irresponsible ploy by the Government”.
Speaking from Washington on St Patrick’s weekend, the Taoiseach defended the decision to move hundreds of asylum seekers from outside the International Protection Office to State-owned land in west Dublin.“The alternative solution was to move them for health and safety reasons from a place where there were no facilities to a place where there was.
When they arrived at the site, many were not happy with the location or that they were told to set up tents on the land.who had been volunteering on Mount Street, “No food was offered to the men, nor were they informed about any other services other than use of the bathroom and shower facilities at the nursing home”.
SRI called the decision “a cynical and profoundly irresponsible ploy by the Government to remove the embarrassing spectacle of a refugee encampment from the centre of the city on St Patrick’s weekend”.Varadkar defends moveand had previously been the focus of protests after rumours spread that the former nursing home was due to be used for accommodating asylum seekers.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Family and care referendums comprehensively defeatedTaoiseach Leo Varadkar admits Government ‘got it wrong’ and will ‘reflect’ on referendums result
Read more »
Leo Varadkar accepts defeat on referendums - 'Clearly we got it wrong'Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD has conceded defeat in the two referendum votes, saying to media at Dublin Castle that the government 'clearly got it wrong'.
Read more »
Leo Varadkar suggests delay in extending opening hours for pubs and nightclubsLeo Varadkar has suggested that plans to allow pubs and nightclubs to open until 6am may not be implemented by the summer. This is despite the Taoisech stating that July that he hoped revellers would be able to enjoy later nights from the summertime.
Read more »
Lucinda Creighton: Leo Varadkar’s drift from biggest EU political bloc is short-sightedHaving been at the heart of the EPP, under Varadkar Ireland has drifted away from the group, weakening our position
Read more »
Leo Varadkar hints former Dancing with the Stars winner may move into politicsTaoiseach Leo Varadkar talked all things Dancing with the Stars ahead of its finale this weekend, including which Minister he thinks should take part in the show and who he is tipping to win
Read more »
Von der Leyen silent on Leo Varadkar’s call for review of EU-Israeli trade dealCommission President has not yet responded to calls from Ireland and Spain for an urgent review of the agreement in light of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Read more »