The Justice Minister says Lisdoonvarna has benefited from the opening of a Direct Provision centre in the town.
Writing in the Irish Examiner, in the context of recent controversy in Oughterard, Co. Galway, Charlie Flanangan has said the opening of a direct provision centre in the former King Thomond Hotel has brought more business to the town.
He’s also praised the work of a local group who have supported those living there.
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In the piece, the Minister also urges people in rural Ireland not to be exploited by ‘anti-immigrant’ groups trying to ‘whip up’ race hate, describing this as a ‘dangerous and insidious’ trend.
