Munster colleges hosting Ukrainian refugees in student accommodation for summer

Colleges across the country will provide temporary homes for refugees, with 3,700 beds currently available nationwide

University College Cork welcomed 29 refugees this week.

Over 200 rooms in student accommodation across Limerick and Cork are currently being used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees currently, with plans for more to be made available.

Colleges across the country are working with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide temporary homes for refugees, with 3,700 beds currently available nationwide.