'They are grateful for a place to be quiet': Ukrainian refugees sleeping on floor of Dublin Airport

New arrivals to Ireland fleeing war in Ukraine and asylum seekers from other countries are staying at the old terminal building in Dublin Airport. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Refugees fleeing Ukraine who had to sleep on mattresses and the bare floor of the old terminal building at Dublin Airport last night were grateful for a place that was quiet.

New arrivals to Ireland fleeing war in Ukraine and asylum seekers from other countries are staying at the old terminal building in Dublin Airport, as there are no spaces available in State-provided accommodation.