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

Over 100 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 total of 113 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.

A protest is taking place at Kill Equestrian Centre this morning and there is a garda presence of around six officers at the scene.