Renovations are underway at three buildings in Tullamore.
Nine families including twelve children will be the first assylum seekers to arrive at a direct provision centre in Tullamore.
Renovations are underway at three buildings and are due to be completed by the end of this month.
During a meeting with councillors yesterday afternoon, the Department of Justice disclosed that the contract to house 168 asylum seekers is for four years.
It was also revealed that no contact had been made with the HSE or the Department of Education prior to signing of the documents last Tuesday.
Independent councillor Sean O'Brien is questioning whether the department are adequately prepared:
Fianna Fáil's Frank Moran doesn't expect communication to improve going forward:
Service providers Bridgestock Care told reps that 12 staff have been hired for the facility, with a further eight positions expected to be filled.
They're also committing to sourcing local business for services where possible.
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