It reflects the large amount of tourism accommodation in Kerry, but is counterbalanced by relatively fewer settlements of people – 893 – seeking international protection (IP). For international protection applicants, three Dublin local authority areas top the list – Dublin City Council (3,802), followed by South Dublin (3,569) and Fingal (2,591) – while bottom are Leitrim (104), Longford (136) and ­Kilkenny (137). It is important to note that they only show Ukrainians who are in accommodation commissioned by his department, and asylum-seekers who are housed by the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS). However, the number of international protection (IP) applicants in State-funded accommodation has reached 29,283. ​Leitrim has only 31,000 people, but also holds nearly 1,000 Ukrainians and IP applicants combined.

Source: Irish Independent May 06, 2024 11:18 UTC