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And how intimidating are these protests for asylum seekers?

Around 300 people turned out for an anti-immigration protest in Co-Westmeath last night. The Department of Integration is currently working in co-operation with the Defence Forces on a plan to use Columb Barracks in Mullingar as temporary refugee accommodation. 120 male asylum seekers will be living in five tents and are expected to move in at the end of the month. Locals say there has been no consultation Some politicians have called for an end to these protests, but should people have the right to? And how intimidating are these protests for asylum seekers? Our reporter Barry Whyte reports for us.   

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09.00 3 Feb 2023


And how intimidating are these protests for asylum seekers?


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Around 300 people turned out for an anti-immigration protest in Co-Westmeath last night. The Department of Integration is currently working in co-operation with the Defence Forces on a plan to use Columb Barracks in Mullingar as temporary refugee accommodation.

120 male asylum seekers will be living in five tents and are expected to move in at the end of the month. Locals say there has been no consultation

Some politicians have called for an end to these protests, but should people have the right to? And how intimidating are these protests for asylum seekers? Our reporter Barry Whyte reports for us.

  


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