Irish Examiner view: Victory for common sense

U-turn on refugees

Hannah Bieliaieva was overjoyed at the decision to allow 135 Ukrainian refugees to stay in Killarney. Picture: Anne Lucey

Yesterday’s Government U-turn regarding the Ukrainian refugees in Killarney was a welcome victory for common sense. With alternative accommodation secured in the Kerry town, there is no need for the 135 Ukrainians to move to Westport, Co Mayo, as was originally planned.

However, reversing this decision does raise a rather obvious question.