Taoiseach: Change of 'mindset' needed to ensure Ireland can shelter Ukrainian refugees

Speaking at the opening of a new housing development, Mr Martin said people objecting to planning should consider the twin 'emergencies' of housing and the Ukraine crisis

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien at the official opening today of a new Clúid Housing development of 65 social houses in Ladyswell, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Rolling News

A change of “mindset” on how we build houses is needed to ensure that Ukrainian refugees coming to this county can be accommodated, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said while there had been no issues with capacity for housing Ukrainians last weekend, he admitted that this week will “remain challenging”.