Nick Rabbitts, 8 Jul
UP TO 340 refugees could be accommodated at a riverside office complex
in the city centre.
As revealed by the Limerick Leader last week, River House at
Charlotte’s Quay is being earmarked to provide accommodation to asylum
seekers.
Now, it’s emerged that around 340 people could be housed in the
five-storey building, which up to 2022, was home to the Revenue
Commissioners.
Following the Limerick Leader’s story, government issued a briefing
note to public representatives confirming that River House is being
looked at.
READ MORE: Riverside office block in Limerick earmarked for refugees
“An experienced and trusted accommodation provider has expressed an
interest in the delivery of accommodation services to the Department of
Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the provider
is now carrying out works at the site with the view to providing
accommodation to people seeking international protection,” the note
reads.
In terms of the number of people who could be housed in the complex,
the note adds: “It is estimated at this early stage that in the region
of 340 people may be housed there, initially on a phased basis.”
“The capacity of the property is subject to change as the works
progress and necessary inspections are conducted. All contracted
accommodation includes staffing, both management, operation and
security staff,” the note adds.
Elsewhere, 251 Ukrainian refugees are staying at the old Salesians
secondary school.