Discussions take place over impact of housing Ukrainians in hotels on hospitality sector

More than 60 Ukrainian refugees spent the night at the temporary accommodation facility on the campus at Dublin Airport. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Concern is growing within government that the policy of housing tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in hotels will impact tourism and the hospitality sector early next year.

Hotels in Dublin, Cork, and Kerry alone are providing 11,565 beds to Ukrainians, according to figures from the International Protection Accommodation Services.