BREAKING: Tipperary hotel to get 160 people under Temporary Protection Application scheme

The Department of Integration has informed local TD Jackie Cahill that the Racket Hall in Roscrea is to accept 160 applicants under the Temporary Protection Application process.

Deputy Cahill received a phone call this afternoon from Minister O’Gorman’s office informing him that the Racket Hall in Roscrea is due to accommodate applicants.

Speaking on this today, local TD Jackie Cahill said: “I received a phone call from Minister O’Gorman’s Department this afternoon informing me of their plans to accommodate applicants in the Racket Hall in Roscrea, who are fleeing a brutal and monstrous war being waged on their country by Russia.

“I would have concerns in relation to the available infrastructure and resources in Roscrea to cater for these new arrivals into the town. This is something I have raised on numerous occasions previously, including in the Dáil. Particularly in relation to healthcare and education, it is vital that we see the supports following so that services that are under pressure in the town are adequately provided for.

“I have made this point to my Government colleague, Minister O’Gorman today. I have also raised the fact that Roscrea needs to receive increased funding under the Community Recognition Fund in acknowledgement of the amount of work this town is doing in providing accommodation and services for those fleeing war.

“I will continue to raise these points with my colleagues in Government so that Roscrea gets the funding and supports it needs and deserves.”