Gardai are investigating "threats" to set a direct provision centre in Co Wicklow on fire.
Nearly 300 asylum seekers, 191 of whom are single men, are currently residing at the former Grand Hotel in Wicklow Town. Two men allegedly walked into the centre and threatened to burn it to the ground on Sunday, November 13.
Hotel owner Adrian Shannagher said he has received a number of threats made via emails and phone calls. He told Newstalk: "People call to my family home, you know? We’ve had all of that stuff.
