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Homing refugees worth almost €14m
By Sean Moriarty
Hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation suppliers in the Killarney area have secured contracts in excess of €13 million to accommodate Ukraine war refugees.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth released figures to the Killarney Advertiser.
Documents show that contracts totalling €13,852,255.00 are being shared between 13 premises in the Killarney urban area.
However, the department warned these figures are “indicative” only and the full value of the contracts depends on “occupancy and actual usage”.
The Eviston Hotel has secured a contract worth €5,727,590.00, the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa for €2,404,620.00 and The Hotel Killarney signed a deal worth €1,701,000.00. These are the three biggest contracts published in the documentation.
This is only the tip of the iceberg, and Department officials say more contracts could come on stream. Figures seen by the Killarney Advertiser only cover contracted premises up to the end of September this year and updated figures are only released every three months.
“We are in contract with far more, but the formal exchange of contracts can take place sometime after the service commences,” a department spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.
“The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is obliged to publish a list of contracts formally signed off each quarter that have been awarded under a special EU Derogation that permits the Department to enter into contracts in the context of the Ukraine accommodation crisis without going to formal tender.
“The values of the contracts shown are estimates; the actual value materialises upon occupancy and actual usage. Standard contracts have no-fault break clauses available to both parties so again, the figures are indicative rather than actual.”
These figures only cover Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war and do not include International Protection Applicants.
The Department refused to release International Protection Applicant figures to the Killarney Advertiser.
“The International Protection Applicant accommodation contract information is commercially sensitive information and is not available,” added the Department spokesperson.
Legendary rocker’s Phil Lynott’s story to be told at INEC
The legendary rocker Phil Lynott’s story is set to be told at the INEC with a new rock-theatre production on his life.
‘Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma,” is coming to the Gleneagle Arena on October 24. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster and the venue.
A co-production from Fatdan Productions, AMA Music Agency, and Zero 3, the show goes beyond headlines to explore the life of the Thin Lizzy frontman.
It will delve into his early years, his struggles, and his lasting legacy.
Peter M. Smith leads the cast as Philip Lynott. The production also features actor Padraic O’Loingsigh as Brendan Behan, international singer Brian Kennedy as Oscar Wilde, and Thin Lizzy co-founder Eric Bell playing himself.
A full live band, directed by Larry Hogan, will perform Thin Lizzy anthems alongside new original music. The production is written by John Merrigan and Danielle Morgan and directed by Jason Figgis.
Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show, taking place on Sunday, October 12, will feature a Jordan EJ11 Formula 1 car.
The show, which is being held at the K&L Warehouse in Millstreet (P51 X683), will showcase the car used by the Jordan Grand Prix team during the 2001 Formula 1 season.
The Jordan EJ11 was driven by Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jarno Trulli, and Jean Alesi.
The event runs from 10:30am to 5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Hollymount School.
Entry fee is €10 for adults, and children are free. The show will have 90,000 square meters of display area, parking, and indoor and outdoor displays. Models on show will include cars, tractors, trucks, and aeroplanes. A Lego play area will also be available for children.
For further details, contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.
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