142 Ukrainians arriving every day as pressure mounts with hotels returning to tourism

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman: 'Although negotiations are ongoing, it is accepted that some providers will choose to revert to the tourism offer shortly and we are preparing for this.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

An average of 142 people arrived here every day from Ukraine in the past week, the Integration Minister has said.

Roderic O'Gorman has warned there will be "even greater pressures" on securing accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine in the coming months and a lot will depend on how many hotels make a decision to revert to their former tourism use.