Gardaí monitoring protest in Kill as residents told that 113 Ukrainian citizens arriving at Easter

It has emerged that 113 Ukraine citizens fleeing the war in their home country are expected to arrive at the Kill Equestrian Centre on Monday, April 3, the government said.

Information given to residents by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth said the potential occupants of the facility would comprise family groups, single mothers with children and single women.

The Department added that another similarly sized group from Ukraine would potentially arrive a month later.

The information to residents also said that discussions between the Department and the provider of the accommodation have concluded successfully and a contact will be activated soon.

The Department added that before any person moves into the building, the Department will engaging further with locals.