Up To 80 Refugees Reportedly Moving Into A Facility In Leixlip

Thursday, 26 January 2023 09:40

By Caoimhe Harney

The Department of Integration has been contacted for a response

It's been reported that up to 80 refugees are to be housed at a facility in Leixlip.

Kfm understands that Ryevale Lawns housing estate is set to house the refugees, in a stately manor called Ryevale House.

Overall there are about 200 houses surrounding the site.

The Department of Integration has been contacted for a response, and have indicated to Kfm that further information will be sought.

Celbridge- Leixlip Cllr. Nuala Killeen and Cllr. Joe Neville spoke with Eoin Beatty on Thursday's Kildare Today:

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