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JAN 26 2023
MUNSTER MAIDENS
‘Wall of silence’ around Shannon refugee centre Clare TD outlines local frustrations
l Ennis RFC products Alana McInerney, Eilís Cahill and Aoife Corey celebrate together on Saturday as Munster secured the Ladies Interprovincial championship at the Sportsground in Galway with a comprehensive win over Connacht, 50-24. Burren Eye Photography
THE State has implemented a “wall of silence” around plans to develop emergency accommodation for refugees at Shannon Business Park, according to a Clare TD. Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara said there is a growing frustration amongst Shannon residents about the lack of any forthcoming information
from Government on the move. Deputy McNamara outlined, “There is a significant strain on existing services in the town, particularly GP services, yet no information has been forthcoming on the reported retrofitting of a large building in the country’s largest industrial estate to accommodate new arrivals.
“It is perfectly reasonable for the people of Shannon to seek information about the move and to receive assurances that additional resources will be deployed to the town to accommodate any increase in the local population and the consequent increased demand for services.” FULL STORY pg 6