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# Arson Attacks

This month

May 2023

Man charged with arson over Wellington hostel fire that killed at least six people

The man will face Wellington District Court tomorrow, police said.

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May 18th 2023, 12:09 PM

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Concerns raised about fire safety issues at hotel earmarked to house asylum seekers before arson attacks

Plans to open a Direct Provision centre in Rooskey were scrapped based on legal advice.

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May 7th 2019, 12:05 AM

Having to cross the border or stay overnight: Concerns raised about location of rural Direct Provision centres

It’s a criminal offence for asylum seekers to cross the border into Northern Ireland.

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Mar 17th 2019, 6:30 AM