The Justice Minister's apologised for the way a direct provision centre in Co Kerry was opened.
At least 25 asylum-seekers in the Skellig Star in Caherciveen have tested positive for Covid-19.
Charlie Flanagan says he's sorry for its opening in March without proper consultation with the community. But he says he simply had no choice because of a big shortage of accommodation centres.
Local politicians have called for the facility to be closed, but Minister Flanagan says it will remain open.
Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron announced as the station's A New Local Hero finalists
