'It's like I've won the lottery, my house would be of no value' - residents' relief as landmark Dublin 4 hotel won't house asylum-seekers
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Residents of Dublin 4 rejoiced upon hearing that the former Sachs Hotel site in Donnybrook is no longer being considered as a center for asylum-seekers. Over the past few weeks, local homeowners organized a campaign against the proposed plans, distributing over 1,000 flyers to raise awareness of the issue and engage the community in a dialogue regarding the changes. Their efforts successfully highlighted the collective concerns of residents, leading to the Department of Integration's decision to remove the hotel from consideration for housing asylum-seekers.
Residents of Dublin's Donnybrook have expressed relief following the announcement that the former Sachs Hotel will not be used as an asylum-seeker centre. This confirms their concerns about the implications for their community, which had seen a significant grassroots campaign against the proposed plans. Over 1,000 flyers were distributed by local homeowners, demonstrating active engagement and opposition to the integration policy concerning asylum-seekers.
After weeks of uncertainty and community unrest, the Department of Integration declared that the property is 'no longer under consideration' for its original purpose. This decision comes after local homeowners voiced their concerns through organized efforts, culminating in a visible campaign against the decision to repurpose the landmark property.
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