Department has withdrawn all interest in Tipperary facility for Refugee Centre

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has revealed this Friday afternoon that, further to his ongoing representations on behalf of the people of Rathcabbin/Lorrha, he has now been advised by the Minister and the Department that they no longer intend to proceed with the use of St Kieran’s as a Refugee Centre.

Deputy Lowry has remained in regular contact with the Department on this matter, highlighting local concerns and seeking full clarity for local people on the proposed use of the former Nursing Home.

Speaking this afternoon he said: "The assessment process has been completed and St Kieran's has been deemed unsuitable for such use.

"I have repeatedly said that this location was not suitable for the numbers likely to be housed there as the local amenities are not capable of sustaining them."