Ukrainians to be housed in sports halls and other emergency spaces

Signage at the entrance to the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork, one of the spaces being earmarked to host refugees. Picture: Larry Cummins

Up to 95% of the displaced Ukrainian nationals who are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of the month will have to be housed in sports halls and other emergency accommodation.

The Cabinet was told that of the 24,000 pledges of support from the public so far, half or about 12,000 owners are not contactable or the properties have been withdrawn.