Ireland PM Condemns Suspected Arson Attack on Hotel Meant to House Migrants
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Ireland's Prime Minister condemned the burning of a hotel meant to house 70 migrants as a suspected arson attack. The hotel was destroyed before migrants were set to arrive this week.
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The hotel was recently purchased by an Irish-American family from Texas who planned to restore it. Locals protested plans to house migrants there.
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Officials emphasized concern over housing large groups of migrants in isolated, rural locations lacking proper infrastructure.
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The prime minister said the arson was committed by a small minority and most Irish people empathize with migrants fleeing terrible circumstances.
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The hotel burning comes after November riots in Dublin over a stabbing attack, spurring debates over immigration and proposals for anti-hate speech laws.