The former owners of the hotel, Tetrarch Capital, have lodged overdue accounts for the hotel showing that the business recorded operating profits of €17.5 million in 2022.

Fáilte Ireland estimates that the economic impact of the displaced bed stock in the tourism sector is still at least €400 million and could be as high as €670 million per annum

The High Court heard protesters have blocked the entrances to a site where temporary accommodation for Ukrainian refugees is being built

The proposals would also limit State accommodation for any new arrivals to 90 days.