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Local reaction to tented accommodation for refugees in Stradbally

Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in tents on the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally Co Laois. The Department of Integration has signed a six-week contract for use of a site from September 5th. The site has a capacity to hold 750 people, which the Government has said will be used on a "phased, contingency basis".

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15.50 5 Sep 2023


Local reaction to tented accommodation for refugees in Stradbally


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Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in tents on the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally Co Laois.

The Department of Integration has signed a six-week contract for use of a site from September 5th.

The site has a capacity to hold 750 people, which the Government has said will be used on a "phased, contingency basis".


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