Risk to 'dignity and safety' of asylum seekers while State struggles to fast-track accommodation

The High Court heard arguments on the legal status of emergency accommodation for asylum seekers at Lissywollen, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Counsel for the State sought to stay a December ruling that quashed the use of a statutory instrument to fast-track development of a facility intended to house up to 1,000 people. An Independent Ireland councillor had successfully challenged the expedited process, arguing the…