Arson attack on building being considered to house migrants ‘very concerning’, says Leo Varadkar
The TelegraphA nursing home in Co Dublin which was being considered for housing for asylum seekers has been destroyed in an arson attack. Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he was “very concerned” by the fire which began at about 7am on Sunday and took emergency services, including more than 40 firefighters, nearly nearly six hours to contain. Mr Varadkar said: “In recent weeks there have been disturbing reports of suspected criminal damage at properties around the country. It is deeply ironic that some of those who try to link migration with crime engage in serious criminal activity themselves.” The former nursing home was closed down in March 2020. A spokesman for the Department of Integration condemned attacks on asylum seeker accommodation which “achieve nothing but endanger people’s lives and homes”.
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