MP ClaireHanna says some asylum seekers in Northern Ireland are living in hotels in conditions 'close to prison',
Refugees from places like Syria have arrived in Northern Ireland under official resettlement schemes
According to Ms Hanna, about 15% of hotels in Belfast are now designated as "contingency accommodation" for asylum seekers. "The hotel accommodation that we're dealing with at the moment is far from the luxury that some people would want us to believe. "Many of the hotels lack proper outdoor space and those in city centre hotels do not have access to play parks or other stimulating environments."
"In addition, children are able to access local play parks and other suitable family friendly amenities."'Significant challenge'
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