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Wednesday, 15 May 2024 14:51

The new centre is due to take in over 80 Ukrainian refugees.

An Offaly Councillor says nobody has moved into a new refugee accommodation site in the county, despite recent rumours.

Inchmore House in Clara is due to take in 88 people fleeing the war in Ukraine, following a contract acceptance late last year.

Independent Local Election Candidate, Sandy Feehan-Smollen, says she's been accused of lying about the refugees due to be accommodated at the site.

She recently visited the former boarding school, and says it's being finished to a high standard, but it's still not a home:

Eight Legal Aid Certificates Issued In Laois Amid Solicitors’ Boycott

Eight of 179 certificates issued in Laois since courts returned from their summer breaks.
Ireland Still Faces STEM Gender Gap Despite Strong PISA Results

Ireland continues to be a leading performer in education internationally.
Just Five Of 25 Promised Psychosis Teams Operating Nationally

According to the health service, people in the Midlands are being supported by a team based in Meath.
GAA ‘Not Ready’ For Proposed Integration With LGFA And Camogie Association

Mary McAleese resigned as chair of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group.
Offaly Firefighter's 9/11 Memorial Trip Delayed For A Second Day

Phil Keegan along with 40 firefighters were due to fly to New York yesterday.
Drone Incident Evidence Of "Maximum Impact With Minimum Input" - Midlands Defence Expert

A large black drone was spotted off the East coast by an Aer Lingus pilot yesterday.
Drive-Thru Coffee Shop Applicants Appeal Westmeath County Council Decision

Int Inv GP Ltd is looking to overturn a decision by local planners.
Midlands MEP "Confident" CAP Fund Can Meet Farmers Needs

Barry Cowen believes alternative funding streams can be found to recover a potential loss of money.

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