Ukrainian refugees have been told they ‘cannot access homeless services’, says Doras chief executive
A total of 2,228 Ukrainians, including 580 children, have arrived in Ireland since the Government changed its housing policy in March. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
It is understood a handful of Ukrainians were asked to leave their State-provided housing on Wednesday but were quickly rehoused through pledged accommodation. “Despite the best efforts of support agencies and organisations, there are families that have not been able to find anywhere to live beyond their deadline to leave the centre,” said Mr Lannon. He also expressed concern of the risk of “exploitation or extortion of people who are desperate”.
Weekly arrivals dropped slightly in mid-April, when 128 people arrived, before slowly rising to 202 arrivals during the last week of May and 184 arrivals during the first week of June. More Ukrainian men than women have sought temporary protection in Ireland since March, contrasting with figures from 2022 and 2023, when most arrivals were women and children.
Ukrainians who have sought protection since March had been provided with “intensive supports” to help them source independent accommodation, including efforts to accept pledged properties which do not fall within the 90-day rule, said the spokesman.
International-Protection-Accommodation-Services-Ip Russia Homeless-Crisis
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Guesthouse linked to Michael Healy-Rae banked €900k for accommodating UkrainiansNew quarterly figures published by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth show that Deputy Healy Rae’s Rosemount Guest House received €151,320 for the first quarter of this year and this is in addition to the €766,650 the guest house has received in the prior five quarters for accommodating...
Read more »
Man (20s) arrested at public gathering at construction site for modular houses earmarked for UkrainiansA number of public order incidents have occurred at the site in Tipperary in recent months amid tension about its proposed usage
Read more »
Ukrainians say changes to supports adding to concernsUkrainians living in Co Galway have said that changes to the supports provided to those fleeing the war are adding to the concerns they have about their welfare and that of their families here.
Read more »
Cabinet takes a step into the unknown with plan to cut benefits for UkrainiansInside Politics: The explanation for the cuts is simple, but their aftermath is unlikely to be so straightforward
Read more »
Ireland’s welcome for Ukrainians dwindles as elections draw nearIn the News podcast
Read more »
‘The rug has been pulled’: Ukrainians in Drumshanbo scramble for accommodation after notice to vacateFor those who have settled, work and study in the town, leaving Lough Allen hotel has been a heavy blow
Read more »