Warning that tents should not become a new norm as refugees arrive at Gormanston camp

A play area for children at the camp for families fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine in Gormanston Co Meath. While welcoming the initiative, migrant rights advocates warn against the temporary measure becoming semi-permanent. Picture: Department of the Taoiseach/PA

Refugees are expected to arrive at Gormanston army camp today, sparking concerns that vulnerable people may get stuck living in tents there as the housing crisis makes finding accommodation increasingly difficult.

Some 150 people are initially to be accommodated at the army camp in Meath which has a capacity for 350, Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said.