Thousands rally against 'really backward step' of closing respite centre in Roscommon

Thousands of people braved the rain in County Roscommon today to protest at plans to shut down a local respite centre with the loss of 48 jobs.

Thousands rally against 'really backward step' of closing respite centre in Roscommon
Sat, 23 Nov, 2019 - 16:10
Digital Desk staff

Thousands of people braved the rain in County Roscommon today to protest at plans to shut down a local respite centre with the loss of 48 jobs.

The #SaveCuisle Support Group organised the rally to call on the Irish Wheelchair Association to reverse the decision.

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<p>Gardaí said they were 'aware' of the planned protests and noted that should the convoys materialise, there will be “significant additional traffic, including slow-moving vehicles, on the main arteries leading to Dublin” from 8am. File picture</p>

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