U-turn on Planned Use of Ballinrobe Hotel for International Protection Applicants
In the past few days it emerged that the former JJ Gannons Hotel in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo was going to be used to house 50 male international protection applicants.
There was a huge push back from local people, who have been staging a constant 24/7 presence at the building since news broke.
Today it was reported by Mayo Fine Gael Councillor, Micheal Burke, that as of this morning, the ‘lease is withdrawn for the current proposal’.
Although locals are delighted with the news, they are planning to maintain their presence for the coming days as there is still scepticism.
Councillor Micheal Burke seems to be accepting praise for his efforts but don’t be fooled. Burke is the same man who acted to shut down a Special Meeting of Mayo County Council last year to discuss the fallout of mass immigration into Mayo. He cannot be trusted. Vote him out next election!
Here’s an interview with some of the locals who were pivotal in getting this stopped.
Well done to the people of Ballinrobe.
Credit to : The Irish Inquiry