75 housing contracts for Ukrainians cancelled over safety concerns and overcharging

The cancellation of contracts comes as the total cost of accommodating Ukrainian refugees last year hit €1.49bn

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that, in many cases, issues are rectified by the accommodation provider. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Some 75 State contracts for accommodation for Ukrainian refugees have been terminated by the Government in the last year due to safety concerns and overcharging by the provider.

New data from the Department of Integration shows that their internal compliance team has investigated 278 providers, such as hotels and B&Bs, since last July.