Lisdoonvarna’s Direct Provision Centre Opens Its Doors Today
A new direct provision centre in Lisdoonvarna is to open its doors to its first residents today.
The King Thomond Hotel on the outskirts of...
Council Planning To Buy Building To Act As Homeless Hub In Ennis
Clare County Council has confirmed it is planning to purchase a building in Ennis to act as transitional accommodation for homeless people.
The site of...
Midwest Simon Urges Those Struggling To Reach Out For Help In Cold Snap
As the cold snap begins to take hold here, Midwest Simon are urging those who are struggling to reach out for help.
Figures from the...
Number Of Homeless Children In Mid West Almost Triples In A Year
The number of homeless children in the Mid West has almost tripled in the past year.
Latest figures from the Department of Housing show...
Owner of Lisdoonvarna Hotel Postpones Signing Of Direct Provision Contract
The owner of a Lisdoonvarna hotel which is earmarked as a direct provision centre says he won't sign the contract today as had been...
Calls For Policy Changes To Allow Compulsory Housing Inspections
The Chair of the local authority's housing committee is calling for a change in Government policy to allow for compulsory inspections of private rental...
Government Representatives To Meet With Lisdoonvarna Locals Direct Provision Centre
Government representatives are meeting with locals in Lisdoonvarna this morning over concerns following the announcement that a direct provision centre is being set up...
Almost 90% Of Inspected Rental Homes In Clare Failed To Meet Standards Last Year
Almost 90% of private rented homes inspected by Clare County Council last year failed to meet the required standards.
The local authority inspected close to...
