Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is reported in a local newspaper today that there are proposals to install 167 modular homes for refugees across Roscommon town, Ballaghaderreen and Boyle in my constituency. These proposals were provided yesterday to Roscommon County Council by the Local Government Management Agency, LGMA, which is seeking feedback from the council on the plans. I have engaged repeatedly with communities in regard to seeking additional services for them where their population has increased. I have raised the issue in the House many times. I committed to communities that where there were plans in place for their area, I would inform them, as is right and proper. How can we do that when we in this House are not informed and must instead read about it in the newspaper? It is totally unacceptable. Short of a landowner who is looking to do this coming to us and telling us that is the intention, or short of having a crystal ball, we cannot know such plans are in place. I ask that the LGMA share these plans with elected representatives in this House and seek feedback from us, as well as the local authority.

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