The minister said that the Government is “working as a collective” to house Ukrainian refugees, and admitted that there had been “challenges” to the Government’s response. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Mr O’Brien said: “We’re working as a collective in Government on this. Last week ministers agreed that from the end of January state accommodation will only be provided for up to 90 days. “I’m fully aware about the housing crisis and the shortage of accommodation for Ukrainians, and not only Ukrainians,” she told RTE Radio. More than 101,200 people have arrived from Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, with 74,500 Ukrainians living in state accommodation and 57,000 in fully serviced accommodation.

Source: The Herald December 15, 2023 15:11 UTC