Government changes plans for Carlow asylum centre in second U-turn of the week

The former Capuchin Friary building on Dublin St in Carlow, where 50 single male asylum seekers were due to move in. Picture: Google Maps

Families will be offered shelter at a Carlow premises, after the Government axed its plans to house single male asylum seekers in a rural setting for the second time in a week.

Last night it was confirmed Government had u-turned on plans to house 50 men at a premises in Carlow town saying instead families would be offered shelter there.