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Tuesday, 23 July 2024 13:22

The plans were first revealed last year.

Ukrainian refugees are due to be moved into a site in Offaly 'imminently,' according to a local Councillor.

The Department of Integration revealed plans to house up to 55 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection at the old shoe factory in Edenderry last year.

Local Councillors received a briefing note earlier this month which advised the move would take place in mid-July.

Independent Ireland's Fergus McDonnell says it's still unclear when exactly they'll be moved in:

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