Skellig Star direct provision centre to be closed

Jack Fitzpatrick(Chairman Cahersiveen Chamber Alliance) celebrates the announcement by Minister Helen McEntee that the residents of the Skellig Star DP Centre will be moved to more suitable Centres from next week pictured here with Safra Banu, Azwar Fuard, Mariyam Fuard & Helen Richmond. Picture: Alan Landers.

Residents of a direct provision centre who went on hunger strike over their living conditions will be moved to other accommodation.

And the controversial Skellig Star Hotel in Caherciveen where they have been housed is to close as a direct provision centre.