The construction industry has been asked by the Government to help identify vacant properties to house Ukrainian refugees. Construction industry and property services representative groups today met with Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, where industry support was discussed. “A number of issues were discussed including industry support in the identification of appropriate and feasible empty buildings for refurbishment,” said a spokeswoman for Mr O’Brien. The emergency meeting took place to find solutions as the Government scrambles to house potentially more than100,000 Ukrainian refugees in the coming weeks and months. He said old office blocks, student accommodation or religious buildings could be “repurposed and refurbished” to accommodate refugees.

Source: Irish Independent April 11, 2022 22:22 UTC