Galway Hotel Fire Raises Concerns over Asylum Seeker Accommodation

A major fire broke out at the Ross Lake House hotel in Galway, Ireland, after protesters blocked the entrance in opposition to plans to house asylum seekers at the site. The hotel, which had been out of use for several years, was due to accommodate 70 asylum seekers this week. No one was injured in the fire, and investigations are underway to determine the cause. The incident highlights the challenges faced by Ireland in dealing with a significant increase in asylum seekers, with the government recently running out of accommodation options amid a severe housing crisis.