Breaking: Minister order for additional modular homes at Columb Barracks

The Westmeath Examiner has learned that a Ministerial Order has been issued for additional modular homes at Columb Barracks.

It is believed that the modular homes will replace the tents that are currently housing 100 IP applicants.

The former military facility is also home to around 100 Ukrainian people who are being accommodated in modular housing located in the parade grounds.

More to follow.