The Justice Minister has condemned an arson attack on the Caiseal Mara Hotel which was to be used as a direct provision centre, saying it is not representative of the local community.
The reception area of the hotel in Moville – which is to be used to accommodate 100 asylum seekers next month – was badly affected by the fire in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The owner of the premises was also injured.
Minister Charlie Flanagan says the Gardai are following a number of lines of inquiry:
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