The Ombudsman says concerns about direct provision centres opening in rural areas haven’t transpired.
There’s been local opposition to a disused hotel in Oughterard, Co. Galway being used to house asylum seekers.
Another protest against the plans is expected this weekend.
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Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has been to a number of direct provision centres, including Lisdoonvarna where he visited last week.
He says many of the concerns aren’t justified:
