The High Court has acknowledged a legal challenge by Cllr Paul Hogan regarding an expedited plan to accommodate around 1,000 international protection applicants in Athlone. The State has conceded that the plan was unauthorized, raising concerns about the lack of…

The High Court acknowledges a legal challenge by local councillor Paul Hogan against the expedited plan to house around 1,000 international protection applicants in Athlone. The State conceded the case, asserting the development would be unlawful. Several local representatives participated…