Space and ground rules help those taking in refugees, says Cork host

Sinead Dwyer and her husband Tom opened their Cork home to Karina and her son Artiom last September

Sinead Dwyer at her home in Monkstown. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

For Sinead Dwyer, one of more than 600 homeowners who have hosted over 1,400 Ukrainian refugees around the country, the most important factor is to lay ground rules.

“I would say set the rules as you start,” said Sinead from Monkstown, Co Cork. “Also, it’s important to give the person or people you are hosting as much space as you can and if you are not happy with something, say it.