Government warned it risks breaking law if it fails to house asylum seekers again

The IHREC has written to Roderic O’Gorman about shortfalls in emergency accommodation. Picture: PA

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has warned the Government it risks breaching the law if it fails to offer accommodation to asylum seekers again.

The IHREC has written to Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman to highlight its deep concern at reports of the shortfall in emergency accommodation for international protection applicants.