Mediation process for Inch refugees and protesters

Minister offers independent process to allow people to 'listen to each other’s perspectives' but says given pressing need to accommodate male refugees, plans for hotel will not change

Last month, protesters blocked the entrance to the hotel and said they were not consulted. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The Government has offered protesters in Inch, Co Clare, an independent mediation process to get to know refugees staying there after a "frank" discussion on accommodation plans.

Minister of State at the Department of Integration Joe O’Brien visited residents today as the State plans to use Magowna House to accommodate asylum seekers.