Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

More than 100,000 people have found refuge in our country in recent years from war, famine and so on. Very important decisions have been made. However, the people of Drogheda are extremely angry or concerned at the fact they are losing their only remaining functioning hotel. They are more than willing to play their part but this is not acceptable. They are losing a resource that is essential. Will the Taoiseach meet with public representatives, businesses and leaders in the community to find a solution to this? The policy is wrong. It is seen as arrogant and uncaring right now. I know the intention of the Minister is to do what is best, but this is the wrong way to deal with the problem. It is giving a voice to those who are extremists in our community and we need an urgent, immediate and effective resolution of the problem.

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