Kevin 'Boxer' Moran hits back at 'hypocrisy' accusations as he withdraws name from legal action against asylum centre

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, an independent minister and Longford-Westmeath TD, has publicly responded to accusations of hypocrisy after withdrawing from a legal challenge against the State regarding an asylum accommodation centre in Athlone. The centre was set to accommodate up to 1,000 asylum-seekers. Moran's withdrawal has led to conflict with local Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors, which he attributes to their tactics of cheap political point-scoring rather than genuine concern for the issue at hand.

Independent minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has faced accusations from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors, whom he claims are engaging in 'cheap political point-scoring' regarding his stance on an asylum accommodation centre.

Moran, the Longford-Westmeath TD, retrieved his name from a legal action against the State concerning an asylum accommodation centre. This has sparked criticism and accusations of hypocrisy from local councillors.

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