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Converting convents for asylum seekers

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 01:27

Sir, – I applaud Joe Coy's suggestion (November 26th) to convert the many vacant convents around the country into accommodation for asylum seekers.

I now wait with interest to see what reasons our politicians come up with to say No. – Yours, etc,

ANNE STRAHAN,

Co Tipperary.

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