Ukrainians in Limerick facing removal from homes and told to leave beloved pets behind

Anastasiia Lapko with her cat Martin at Westbourne Student Accommodation Complex in Limerick City where 54 Ukrainian people have received a letter stating they have to move accommodation. Picture: Brian Arthur

More than 50 Ukrainian refugees living in student accommodation in Limerick have been told they will be moved with 48 hours’ notice — and won’t be able to bring their pets.

The 54 people living in Westbourne Student Accommodation received copies of a letter sent to the manager of their accommodation by the Department of Integration, stating that they will be moved before March 17.