Opening of Gormanston camp to house refugees delayed

Gormanston Camp. Picture: Government Information Services (GIS Office)

The army camp at Gormanston, which was to begin accommodating refugees in tents from today, is not now expected to accept its first arrivals until later in the week.

It is understood that a decision will be made today on when exactly the Gormanston site will open. Up to 200 people are expected to stay at the 320-capacity camp initially, sleeping in tents.