Residents suffering from skin complaints and cockroaches found in direct provision centre

Residents in St Patrick's Centre claimed that they were suffering from skin issues. Pic: Say No to Direct Provision in Ireland.

The Department of Children has confirmed that cockroaches were found in a direct provision centre in Monaghan after residents took to social media to complain about the living conditions there.

Many members of the public also took to emailing TDs from Monaghan about the issue, in a bid to raise awareness.