Limerick direct provision centre earmarked for student apartments

The direct provision management contract was terminated after claims the Westbourne management had failed to ensure the health and safety of residents at the former Westbourne Holiday Hostel. Photo: Liam Burke/Press22

A former direct provision centre in Limerick has been earmarked for development into a suite of student apartments.

Mary Immaculate College has confirmed plans to develop the former Westbourne Holiday Hostel into a 68-bed student apartment building. The college said it hoped the development would help bridge a gap in student accommodation in the city, while increasing its student accommodation to almost 200 rooms.