Frustration is building in Cootehill over what people there are describing as "the lack of transparency" over the arrival of asylum seekers and those seeking international protection to the White Horse Hotel.
The matter was raised at this week's meeting of Cavan County Council when Cllr Aiden Fitzpatrick highlighted how a letter written to Minister Roderic O'Gorman asking that he talk to the community in Cootehill about future plans for area has remained unanswered.
Cllr Fitzpatrick says a group has been formed in the town - The Concerned Citizens of Cootehill - and he has been asked by them to highlight their concerns around what is happening.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr Fitzpatrick says local people are frustrated over the current situation and are calling for “more resources to be put in place” in order for the town to sufficiently accommodate those seeking asylum.
"I received a letter from the concerned citizens of Cootehill who highlighted safety concerns, the lack of transparency, and the strain on resources," he explained.
"If 100 or 150 people come to Cootehill, where are the resources to back this up? At the moment there is a three week waiting list to get a blood test in the local surgery. We need more resources if we're going to accommodate these people."
