Justice Minister says nobody is forced into direct provision following Oughterard controversy

Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Justice Minister says nobody is forced into direct provision.

Charlie Flanagan was responding to criticism about his Department's handling of plans for a direct provision centre in Oughterard

The developer of the hotel that was to be used as a centre withdrew from the process yesterday, after weeks of protests by local residents

Minister Charlie Flanagan says entering the system is voluntary - for more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...