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Listen Back: Concerns expressed over Castlesaunderson plan to house refugees

Feb 13, 2024 16:55 By News Northern Sound
Listen Back: Concerns expressed over Castlesaunderson plan to house refugees
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A community group that holds concern over the use of the Castlesaunderson International Scout Centre in Co Cavan to house refugees has expressed disappointment over what they say is lack of engagement with the Government.

The local group says they welcome women, children and families fleeing the war torn country of Ukraine and have done so in the community since the start of the war almost two years ago. Following three previous meetings, Another public meeting has been organised for this Sunday, , at 1pm Castlesaunderson main gates.

Members of the group are furious with the Department of Integration and Scouting Ireland for failing first to engage with locals on the matter. Ronan Gargan has been speaking to a spokesperson from The ‘Castlesaunderson Community and Friends’ group on this issue.

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