Gardaí are investigating a fire that occurred last night at a hotel in Galway which was meant to house asylum seekers from next week.
A fire occurred late on Saturday night at the Ross Lake House in Rosscahill.
The incident happened at around 11:35pm and afterwards Fire services brought the fire under control.
Locals had only been informed on Friday that the Ross Lake House would be housing 70 asylum seekers.
Gardaí confirmed that there was no-one inside the building at the time of the fire.
An Garda Síochána said in a statement to Galway Daily that they are investigating this as a “criminal damage incident by fire”.
The scene has been preserved and a technical examination will take place later today.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact them at Clifden Garda Station 095 22500 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
