Varadkar admits Ireland can't guarantee accommodation for all Ukrainian refugees

Varadkar admits Ireland can't guarantee accommodation for all Ukrainian refugees as Cabinet greenlights new strategy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland is “not in a position to guarantee accommodation” for all Ukrainian refugees or those seeking international protection.Ministers met to discuss the new programme that will see the refurbishment of buildings to provide accommodation for those seeking asylum in Ireland.

An Accommodation Working Group has been established to support the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Housing and the Office of Public Works to deliver homes. Mr Varadkar said: “[Refugees] keep coming and people will keep coming out. We need to make sure that we're better equipped to accommodate more new arrivals. “€20 million as an initial allocation was allocated to them.

Mr Varadkar said that it is unknown if this plan will successfully accommodate all those who arrive in Ireland, saying that 3,000 people are seeking refuge here every month.

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