Fáilte Ireland reports fall in number of registered tourist beds being used by refugees
New research carried out by the tourism body revealed that since November more than 4,500 extra beds provided by guest accommodation providers have potentially become available again for use by tourists. File picture
The number of registered tourist beds being used to house Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants has fallen by over 15% in the past six months, according to Fáilte Ireland.
New research carried out by the tourism body revealed that since November more than 4,500 extra beds provided by guest accommodation providers have potentially become available again for use by tourists.
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