First of large accommodation centres for asylum seekers to open in coming months

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman is now expected to deliver a reviewed white paper to Cabinet in the coming weeks which will outline the "direction of travel" in terms of the procurement of accommodation centres.

The first of six new large-scale accommodation centres for asylum seekers is set to be opened in the coming months as part of a longer-term international protection strategy.

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman is finalising an updated plan to accommodate and support those who arrive here seeking refuge.