Anger in Lismore over lack of consultation for direct provision centre in historic building

The Lismore House Hotel in Waterford which is expected to house over 100 asylum seekers. Pictures: Dan Linehan

The planned transformation of a former hotel in Lismore into a direct provision centre has sparked anger in the community, with locals criticising the lack of consultation from Government. 

The change of use of the former Lismore House Hotel, a protected heritage building, led to almost 300 people taking to the streets in protest in recent days.