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Government make a u-turn on housing 50 male asylum seekers in Carlow

The Government has done a u-turn on housing 50 male asylum seekers at a premises in Carlow and said families will be offered shelter there instead.  Protesters began gathering outside the former Capuchin Friary building yesterday morning.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was Lucky Khambule , Co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. 

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07.00 11 Jan 2024


Government make a u-turn on housing 50 male asylum seekers in Carlow


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The Government has done a u-turn on housing 50 male asylum seekers at a premises in Carlow and said families will be offered shelter there instead. 

Protesters began gathering outside the former Capuchin Friary building yesterday morning.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was Lucky Khambule , Co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. 


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