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Monday, 17 April 2023 at 10:36

Cabinet Minister admits the state is struggling to house asylum seekers.

The Government insist the housing of refugees in a midlands barracks is "temporary" and "appropriate".

Last month, protestors blocked a bus entering Columb Barracks in Mullingar.

It came after a proposal that up to 120 single male refugees were to be accommodated in tents on the site.

Approximately 80,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland in the last year.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Fine Gael TD Simon Coveney says the State is trying to listen local people:

Carlow Man Dies In Workplace Accident
Details Announced For Next Public Sector Pay Strike

Rallies will take place nationally from midday, including one in Tullamore.
Offaly TD Slams Lack Of Answers From HSE On Midlands Hospice

Deputy Tony McCormack says the project costs for the facility in Tullamore has risen.
Two People Taken To Hospital Following Midlands Crash

The single vehicle incident occurred around 1.30am.
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster

Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath Peter Burke says he'll oversee the changes while taking temporary charge of the portfolio.
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep

Tullamore is set to host the public sector rally next week for the Midlands region during a second strike.
Man Dies In Workplace Accident

It took place at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow at half past 10 this morning.
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor

Councillor Denis Leonard believes the origins of the Fleadh Cheoil deserve the same recognition.

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