Thurles TD Michael Lowry says a property being earmarked for an IPAS centre in the town is simply not suitable.
The Independent Deputy has also hit out at the lack of engagement with local representatives on the proposals to convert a former furniture store on Mitchel Street to house in the region of 80 asylum seekers.
Tipperary County Council has granted a ‘Section 5’ planning exemption to a Cork-based developer for the project.
Michael Lowry is calling for a pause on decisions regarding on immigration policy until the current review is completed.
“It will have a detrimental impact on the local community and compound the problems that already exist arising from similar accommodation in the area.
“It is a mockery and farcical to suggest that there is local consultation. In fact the absence of consultation is one of the many reasons why immigration policy is an abject failure. These Section 5 applications across Tipperary and the country are shrouded in secrecy and dealt with behind closed doors.”
