Varadkar says Ireland needs to slow down number of refugees arriving here

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government needs to slow down the number of refugees coming to Ireland because of accommodation capacity issues. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government needs to slow down the number of refugees coming to Ireland because of accommodation capacity issues.

Speaking at a private Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting, Mr Varadkar told TDs and Senators that Ireland’s offering of social welfare and accommodation is resulting in Ukrainians and refugees who have spent time in other EU countries seeking shelter here.