Less than half of pledged homes for Ukrainians 'will be suitable' 

The Government is in negotiations to use Citywest Hotel, Dublin, as a large base for refugees for up to two years, Cabinet was told

The Government is in negotiations to use Citywest Hotel, Dublin, as a large base for refugees for up to two years, Cabinet was told

The Government has been told that less than half of the accommodation offered by the public for Ukrainian refugees is likely to be suitable.

To date, there have been 20,719 offers from the public, but the Government is working on the basis that between 40% and 50% of these will meet the requirements. 

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