Misinformation Sparking Fears Of Refugee Influx In Midlands Town

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An Offaly councillor is calling for the community to be informed of the plans.

Misformation on social media is causing people to be fearful over a proposal to build 62 modular homes for refugees in an Offaly town. 

Independent Councillor Sean O Brien says he's received several calls from residents in Tullamore, and he believes they should be informed about the plans. 

The site in Clonminch will be used to house those fleeing the war in Ukraine. 

Cllr O'Brien says people are not objecting they just want to know what is going on:

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