Capacity 'risk' as refugee arrival rate may increase

Tents to accomodate Ukranian refugees at Gormanstown Army Camp in Co Meath last year. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The Government believes there’s a “risk” that the number of refugees arriving in Ireland will increase again over the summer months.

Hotel capacity is limited, with the State finalising contracts to secure an extra 1,500 beds. Some 6,418 beds have been procured so far this year to shelter refugees.