Ukrainians urged not to come to Ireland over Christmas due to accommodation capacity issues

The Ambassador said she is satisfied with the Government’s response to providing shelter to the thousands of Ukrainians that have arrived here already.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland Gerasko Larysa said she was informed by the Minister to spread awareness to Ukrainians that it will be difficult to be accommodated in Ireland in the week before and after Christmas. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Ukrainians will be urged to avoid coming to Ireland for a three-week period due to accommodation capacity constraints.

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman and officials from his Department held a meeting with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko on Wednesday.