Roderic O’Gorman: Refugee bed shortage could rise to 19,000 by the end of March

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman TD at the Department of Health, Dublin.

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said the shortfall of beds for refugees in the State could rise to 19,000 by the end of March in a worst-case scenario.

He said the State needs to step-up “rest centres” for refugees coming to Ireland where they can stay temporarily before being moved to alternative accommodation.