Asylum seekers in tented accommodation in Clare centre tops 100

International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centres 'are operating at full capacity across the accommodation system'

The Knockalisheen refugee centre, Co Clare, where over 100 refugees are living in tents. Picture: David Raleigh.

The number of asylum seekers being accommodated in tented accommodation at Knockalisheen Accommodation Centre in southeast Clare currently tops 100.

New figures provided by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman show that there are 102 people currently being accommodated in tented accommodation at the site.