Refugees in Borrisokane 'no longer entitled to State-provided accommodation'

Locals rallying to stop families from being evicted

Local Labour TD Alan Kelly said the situation was 'unique', in that residents of the town were fighting to keep international protection applicants. File picture: Dan Linehan

The Department of Integration says it understands the eviction of around 30 immigrants from an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre is "challenging", but that they are no longer entitled to State accommodation.

Around 30 people across seven families in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, are due to leave the Riverside centre tomorrow, with all having been granted leave to remain in the State at least two years ago.