Separately, in Caherciveen, Co Kerry, a price tag of more than 6m has been put on the Watermarque Hotel. The Skellig Star Hotel, formerly known as the Watermarque Hotel, underwent a €3 million revamp in 2017 when it was purchased by a group of Irish and Chinese Investors. This is a luxuriously appointed 19 bedroom hotel with state-of-the art leisure facilities. It is to provide accommodation for 150 single people across 56 bedrooms and was offered to the Department under the Expressions of Interest process. The contract with the former Skellig Star hotel in Caherciveen is for a 12 month period. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of applicants, they needed to transfer those who are currently in emergency accommodation in hotels to dedicated accommodation centres. The Department has a duty to protect all persons seeking international protection, and this is one step that we are taking in this regard," they said. "This decision has not been taken lightly. Most criticise the lack of consultation.Ī spokesperson for the Department said it understood the concerns. Mixed views are being expressed by residents of Cahersiveen on social media. "If the concerns locally are that the people may have recently arrived from a region affected by Covid-19, I can confirm that no one in the group of 105 has been in this country for less than two months and all have been health screened by the HSE-led medical team at our reception centre in Baleseskin, North Dublin on their arrival," the Department said. Access to GP services will be through the medical card system. School places would be arranged and residents in the new centre will have access to local health services. The Skellig Star Hotel, formerly known as the Watermarque Hotel, underwent a 3 million revamp in 2017 when it was purchased by a group of Irish and Chinese Investors. "The balance of the 150 residents will be transferred in the coming weeks," they said. Score from 16 reviews Excellent 7. The Quays Health & Wellness Centre and The Therapy Spa are the perfect places to ease your mind and relax your body. There are 16 female one parent, one child families, one parent with two children, and two couples. Attached to the Watermarque Holiday Village, the hotel has a beautiful 16-metre pool, state-of-the-art gym and relaxing loungers. Of the 105 residents arriving, some 66 are single, most of whom are female. In update to Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Cahill, the Department said they understood residents had concerns. Mr Healy-Rae said public representatives got just two hours notice before the 12-month contract was signed. In January, the Department had denied reports Cahersiveen was to have a centre. In central Dublin, The 5-star Fitzwilliam Hotel offers luxurious accommodation and a Michelin starred restaurant.
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