The case has been conceded by the government before heading to the High Court.
Finer details of the dismantling of an asylum seeker site in Westmeath are to be ironed out this week.
The Government has conceded a High Court Case brought by Athlone Councillors against an accommodation centre, with a capacity of 1,000 in Lissywollen.
A meeting will be held on Thursday to begin organising timelines for dismantling works and the relocation of almost 100 current residents.
Independent Ireland councillor and plaintiff in the case, Paul Hogan, says the site will become illegal from Thursday:
The Westmeath plaintiff behind the High Court challenge against the Department of Integration, insists there is a strong tradition of welcoming asylum seekers, despite recent controversy over an accommodation centre.
Councillor Hogan says Athlone has always been supportive of 'manageable' numbers of asylum seekers:
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