A company behind a proposed Ipas centre for asylum seekers in Palmerstown, Dublin, spent €17 million refurbishing the property before the State unexpectedly withdrew from the contract last year, it is claimed. The company, Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation Ltd (PTAL), has alleged in court proceedings that a works contract for the building was agreed with the minister for children on July 22, 2024, for 64/65 Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate to be used as temporary accommodation by the State. It is suing for damages, claiming the minister for justice (which now holds responsibility for international protection accommodation) has failed to perform the agreement…

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