Carlow councillors have hit out at late notification of plans to accommodate people fleeing war and persecution from other countries at two sites in the town centre.
Families from Ukraine are to move into the former Capuchin Friary with others who are international protection applicants set to reside at the old St Brigid’s nursing home and maternity hospital.
Protests have taken place outside both buildings.
At their county council meeting yesterday, local representative highlighted how they were informed just days before the first arrivals and Cllr Fergal Browne’s been telling KCLR he’s frustrated;
Cllr Browne told Una ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh – hear that in full here;
Meanwhile, hear what Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien told KCLR News yesterday.