State’s approach to housing Ukrainian refugees needs to change, says Leo Varadkar

Green Party junior minister Joe O’Brien said that while no final plan is available, the Government needs to move toward a more 'medium-term' solution for accommodating Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The State’s approach to housing Ukrainian refugees needs to change due to concerns over capacity, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil.

Mr Varadkar said that while there is no limit to Ireland’s compassion for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, there are limits to capacity at present.