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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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Following last night's protest in Borrisokane, local TD Alan Kelly posted on social media to confirm that the six families who were due to face evictions today will be able to remain in Borrisokane at least for now with further talks due to take place.
He said:
The reason they are facing eviction is that they have been given “Leave to Remain” status.
This means they no longer hold refugee status or subsidiary protection and are no longer entitled to live in housing provided by International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) because they have been granted permission to stay in Ireland.
The people of Riverside Apartments, their local friends and neighbours in Borrisokane and a number of local politicians are continuing to campaign in the hope that they will be able to remain in Borrisokane where they have become integral members of the local community.
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