Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy will be aware that I have spoken on this issue already. I acknowledge the commitment of the people of Borrisokane to the new arrivals. It is not unique, as the Deputy will have seen from the case in County Clare. There are other situations around the country where people are housed in international protection accommodation on the assumption that it is temporary. I have read the letter to which the Deputy is referring and I can understand why people have been misled by the wording on it. That is deeply unfortunate. I have read it. I have been inquiring as to the level of supports which have been provided to the residents to source alternative accommodation and I am looking to see if we can do more in that regard. My understanding is they are being offered some alternatives rather than eviction.

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