'Terrifying ordeal': Children amongst those rescued as gardaí say Ipas centre fire was arson attack

A number were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda following the incident. File Picture

Five people had to be rescued from the top floor of an International Protection Accommodation Service (Ipas) centre in Drogheda on Friday night due to a fire caused by fireworks thrown into the building.

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan described the incident as a "criminal attack" and said there would be "serious consequences for those responsible".