Wicklow County Council Vote Against Ukrainian Family Accommodation In West Wicklow

Tuesday, 5 September 2023 15:35

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

The OPW had been considering separate sites in Baltinglass and Dunlavin for the provision of modular homes as part of the humanitarian response.

Councillor Paul O' Brien says the vote did not reflect well on the council.

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