It’s five weeks since the first families moved into the new Direct Provision centre in Borrisokane.
16 families in all are due to move into the facility – eight are currently living there.
North Tipp based independent County Councillor Seamie Morris has praised the welcome afforded to the asylum seekers by the local community.
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Speaking on Tipp Today earlier he said Borrisokane should be used as an example for other areas set to host Direct Provision centres.