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2023

Heavily criticised tented accommodation in Co Clare returns to use for 88 asylum seekers

The move has been criticised by a local TD.

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Jan 5th 2023, 3:01 PM

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2022

Moving asylum seekers from tents during cold snap should be 'watershed' moment

A local TD said it was ‘inhumane to have people in tents’ during wintertime.

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Updated

Dec 12th 2022, 10:59 AM

Almost 100 refugees remain in tents in Co Clare during cold weather

Local Fianna Fáil politician Cathal Crowe said it was “inhumane” to allow people to live in tents during the winter.

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Dec 10th 2022, 10:40 AM