'Peaceful' protest against Co Leitrim asylum seeker complex will continue, organisers say

A group opposed to plans to accommodate 130 asylum seekers in an apartment complex in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, say their round-the-clock protest will continue until their concerns are addressed.

Representatives of Ballinamore Community Group claimed the Minister of State at Department of Justice and Equality David Stanton agreed to pause plans to accommodate asylum seekers in the town.