Some 376 asylum seekers were awaiting an offer of housing this week

International Protection Accommodation Services reports that there were 26,176 in State accommodation on Christmas Day 2023 — and the equivalent figure for 2018 was 6,106

A queue outside the International Protection Office in Dublin last month. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

Some 376 asylum seekers were awaiting an offer of housing on Tuesday as new accommodation for those seeking international protection remains in short supply.

In November, the Government warned that single men arriving in Ireland may not be offered State-provided accommodation, with the policy coming into effect on December 4.