'Genuine risk' State will be unable to house women and children seeking asylum

Gardaí continue their investigation of an arson attack on a property on the Celbridge Rd, Leixlip last week. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

There is a “genuine risk” that the State may soon be unable to accommodate women and children and families seeking international protection here due to the repeated arson attacks, the Government has admitted.

Currently, the State is unable to accommodate all male international protection applicants (IPAs) due to a severe shortage of accommodation. However, the Department of Integration has said the repeated torching of buildings earmarked for refugees now poses a risk to accommodating women and children.