Plans to move 80 Ukrainians from Caherciveen paused

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman has confirmed that no Ukrainian residents will be moved on Tuesday, pending 'further consultation on the matter'

The Skellig Accommodation Centre in Caherciveen. Picture: Alan Landers

A "pause" has been put on plans to move some 80 Ukrainians/url] from their lodgings in Caherciveen, Co Kerry, to make way for international protection applicants. 

The move follows appeals by local representatives, businesses, and a group of individuals and companies calling themselves the "concerned people of Caherciveen and the wider south Kerry community".