2,000 Ukrainians could be without accommodation in coming weeks

Officials from the Department of Integration have written to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's department warning they expect a bed shortfall of 2,000 between now and mid-September if the State cannot secure additional shelter.

There could be 2,000 Ukrainian refugees without accommodation here in the coming weeks, as the Government faces fresh pressure to secure shelter for those fleeing war.

Officials from the Department of Integration have written to the Taoiseach’s department warning they expect a bed shortfall of 2,000 between now and mid-September if the State cannot secure additional shelter.