The operator at Collegelands Forge is compensated approximately €65,000 monthly by the Department of Integration to provide housing for 20 new asylum-seekers, totaling about €750,000 annually.
Residents report a prevailing 'sense of fear' and an unsettling atmosphere, characterized by whispers to avoid unwanted attention, reflecting deep concerns for their safety.
Local integration efforts are stymied as some community members invite asylum-seekers for dinner, but often find their invitations declined without explanation.
Concerns raised by Meath County Council highlight potential deficiencies in oversight regarding the accommodation of international protection applicants at Collegelands Forge.
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