Minister 'can't rule out further use of tents' for Ukrainian refugees

Around 750 Ukrainian refugees are due to be housed in tented accommodation, mostly in Stradbally — the site of Electric Picnic

Rows of tents at Electric Picnic in Co. Laois, where Ukrainian refugees are due to be based. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Government cannot rule out further use of tents for Ukrainian refugees arriving into Ireland, Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said.

Approximately 750 Ukrainian refugees are due to be housed in tented accommodation, with most of those set to be accommodated in Stradbally, Co. Laois — the site of Electric Picnic.