Estate residents object to proposed Muslim centre

RESIDENTS on a housing estate have objected to the proposed development of a Muslim community centre in their area.

The objections have been lodged against the Rahman Foundation, which has sought to develop a house on the estate to serve more than 1,000 members of the Muslim community living in Portlaoise.

Residents on the Grenville estate say their area would not have the capacity to deal with the centre due to an increase in traffic.

A decision on the application is due from Laois County Council next month.

Dara deFaoite
Irish Independent