The D Hotel, Drogheda to house international protection applicants

makeitcount

Reading on X about how one of Drogheda's largest hotels, The D Hotel, is to be used as accommodation for people seeking international protection, and some of the comments say across from that on Merchant's Quay a new direct provision centre for 500 people is scheduled.

I am about to buy an apartment on Merchant's Quay and now I am not so sure. 1000+ people, no matter the race, in one area alone is a lot of people.

Of course there are pros and cons, the apartment is affordable, but am now second guessing purchasing there. Any thoughts?

https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2024/0214/1432321-drogheda-hotel/

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058336224/the-d-hotel-drogheda-to-house-international-protection-applicants

I'd say that apartment is about to become even more affordable.

The new DP centre could just be rumour though?

RoyalCelt

Devastating for the town. Every town needs a good hotel and with the West Court already used for Ukrainians this is a massive blow.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769229#Comment_121769229

There must be a point where local businesses start to lobby the govt and local councils for reversals of these decisions, or at least compensation from the state.

holliehobbie

The arsonists will be out in force again then, unfortunately.

scottser

Don't worry, one of the lads will be along to burn it down soon.

dublincc2

It’s going to be burned down. I just hope that nobody is hurt. Will be quite a sight, it’s a tall enough building so flames/smoke will be visible from a distance.

dalyboy

I was thinking that myself. This could result in a massive bonfire in drogheda. Set by none other than the ole “far right”

BlueSkyDreams

I would be pretty sure such a prominent hotel in the town centre will be watched by security, 24 hours a day, to stop any arson attempt from here on.

Ginger n Lemon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769270#Comment_121769270

Watched by individuals who ... believe that 100,000s+ illegals coming into a country of 5mil is sound? Country that has housing, healthcare and police recruitment crises? I think it would be easier to point out what Ireland has been doing right over the last 36 months.

Or who get paid 20 euros per hour to look at a screen?

I think its imminent, but probably wont get to that as too much pushback will be had starting tomorrow evening. Hopefully and thankfully.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769286#Comment_121769286

What do you mean by pushback?

I cant see the decision beimg reversed if thats what you mean. Contracts are signed now.

delly

Only last week I had noticed that all of the metal bollards had been replaced at the entrance, so restricting any vehicle getting close to the door. This is a very different scenario to any of the other arson attacks. A modern building in a busy area, with money behind the ownership to ensure that the contract proceeds. There may be protests alright, but it will push through.

As a sidenote, I know people who moved into the town pre pandemic and still can't get on the books of a local GP service. Are they going to boost local doctors as part of the 'well planned preparation'?

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769294#Comment_121769294

Yep. Any arson attack here would be spotted & halted.

It is a different scenario than a remote, rural building with little vested interest.

Ginger n Lemon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769294#Comment_121769294

I am yet to hear of a place in Ireland that has GPs who welcome new customers with open arms.

Unfortunately by looks of things our hotels are contracted away first, followed by school places and GPs. I've heard of a full hospital emergency department sitting there waiting for hours to be seen, only for a Ukrainian girl to walk in with high temperature, walk past the plebs and be seen straight away. I ve heard this from individual who was sitting in the room. Jaw dropped upon witnessing proceedings.

Ginger n Lemon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769301#Comment_121769301

It sounds like you are reassuring yourself.

Its 2024, Ireland, every empty building, shed, has vested interest. I would argue rural buildings have more vested interest as placing illegals in those would not damage business scene of a local town.

Drog79

There will be no preparation.

You can't find or move doctor.

School places already difficult.

Centre of the town already a scum pit.

Ginger n Lemon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058336224/the-d-hotel-drogheda-to-house-international-protection-applicants

Please do not buy. Fecking buy anything else anywhere else, just not something from across the road of a habitat of 500 Algerian, Georgian and Congolese single men.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769316#Comment_121769316

A town centre hotel in the largest town in the country will have much better security and more vested interest than a rural outpost.

It is highly unlikley to be burnt down and hopefully nobody tries, obviously.

Ginger n Lemon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769338#Comment_121769338

It sounds like you hope 500 illegals immigrants get in there safely and stay for years to come. Care to explain how this will contribute to Drogheda's economic and social prosperity, and eventual push to get that city designation?

Alternatively just say you don't like fires and be done with it. If Dublin city riots are anything to go by then even most central street in the country is Not safe.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769359#Comment_121769359

I didnt say it was good for Drogheda. I said quite the opposite.

In relation to the arson, I pointed out its less likley to happen in a large town and i hope it doesnt.

Yakov P. Golyadkin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769311#Comment_121769311

With all due respect, someone is feeding you ****.

RoyalCelt

Some absolute odd balls already hanging around the streets across from this hotel. I can't imagine the pubs in that part of town are too happy.

Jinglejangle69

I would love to know how the initial contact and first point of call happens between hotels and the department.

Who rings who? How does each party know the other one is interested?

It stinks of corruption at the highest level. Millions and millions of taxpayers money been spent everyday without any forensic accounting.

As the head of the hoteliers said a few weeks ago, hotels have been lucky and very fortunate that there is a war in Ukraine.

No need to say anymore.

endacl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769359#Comment_121769359

Jaysus. You’re like Facebook on legs!

😂

positron

Towns getting poorer with this move, AND a fresh wave of xenophobia.

Sh1te news all around for the non-EU folks living in Drogheda for yonks. :/

chuchuchu

This is the new form of business, the hotel owners will rake it in.

beeker1

New gp for Co.Mayo town , an Indian gent from what I remember ! But this fact not hearsay won't resonate with the bigots who should be calling out the 61 Yr old thug who set fire to the luas and has given his address lived comfortably supported by the State ! Disgusting !

chuchuchu

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769470#Comment_121769470

Yup 500 extra doctors and engineers.

beeker1

Yup , and don't forget the care assistants too , who look after those who've paid tax all their lives and I'm sure appreciate the support they receive from "migrants " since the "locals" won't do it !

easygoing39

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769397#Comment_121769397

Leave Paddy McCabe alone,he an icon of the town!!!

Jonathan2712

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121769377#Comment_121769377

Or he is making it up to push his own agenda. Either way, it certainly never happened.