The Tánaiste says he understands the concerns of those protesting against the use of the biggest hotel in Drogheda to house asylum seekers.
The Tánaiste has said he understands the concerns of those protesting against the use of the biggest hotel in Drogheda to house asylum seekers.Newstalk Breakfast
“I do understand their concerns because of the nature of this particular hotel in the heart of the commercial centre in Drogheda, yes, I do understand their concern,” he said. “We have increased resources to try and fast-track and to try and process applications as quickly as we possibly can, but in January alone of this year over 2000 people came into the country seeking asylum alone.
“I think Government has to review and endeavour to develop guidelines in respect of how we intervene and where we locate ,” he said.
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