Minister makes urgent appeal for halls for refugees

Roderic O'Gorman said the government is facing significant challenges in meeting accommodation needs to shelter Ukrainians and those seeking international protection here. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Large halls where refugees can sleep on mattresses and sleeping bags are being sought by Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman.

Mr O’Gorman wrote to his government colleagues last night pleading to help find additional capacity across the country stating the ongoing migration crisis is entering an “extremely difficult” phase with no apartments accommodation at scale for international protection (IP) applicants available in the short to medium term.