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# Accommodation

This year
2023
# Coldplay
Coldplay fans face fees of over €2,440 for Dublin accommodation for Croke Park gigs
Most hotels are booked out and one-night stays in apartments can set you back over €2,400.
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Jul 20th 2023, 2:25 PM
# Asylum Seekers
Minister says ‘floatels’ are being looked at to house refugees
The Department of Integration had ruled out using cruise liners but a smaller ‘floatel’ concept could work, Roderic O’Gorman said.
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May 23rd 2023, 3:26 PM
# Housing
O'Brien seeking to convert vacant office blocks into apartments to tackle housing crisis
The Housing Minister today confirmed that he was engaging with Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney on the matter.
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May 22nd 2023, 1:29 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
Tourist season set to take 1,300 beds from system housing refugees
A report by
Christina Finn
Pod-style modular homes which will be delivered in a shorter time frame, but may not last as long, are being considered.
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Apr 4th 2023, 12:05 AM
# Refugees
Cabinet set to approve millions of euro to fund refugee accommodation
It’s understood another facility similar to that of Citywest is being finalised for use.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 10:49 PM
# Asylum Seekers
Refugees from 'safe' countries must have their cases heard fairly, says immigration lawyer
Junior Minister Sean Fleming also said that people coming from countries deemed safe may have genuine reason to seek asylum.
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Feb 11th 2023, 4:48 PM
# Asylum Seekers
26 additional asylum seekers unable to be accommodated by State
A total of 81 international protection applicants could not be housed this week.
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Jan 28th 2023, 4:48 PM
# Homelessness
New asylum accommodation might not be ready for five weeks, as charities prepare for influx
The news comes amid reports of people being forced into sleeping on the streets upon entering Ireland.
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Jan 25th 2023, 1:30 PM
# Ukraine
Modular houses to come on stream as Cabinet briefed on refugee accommodation crisis
Many hotels currently under contract with the Department of Integration will revert to tourist trade in March and April.
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Jan 11th 2023, 8:00 PM
# Accommodation
150 Ukrainian refugees to be housed in Croke Park until next week
The women and children will be sleeping on camp beds and in sleeping bags in the stadium’s corporate boxes.
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Jan 9th 2023, 1:58 PM
Last year
2022
THE MORNING LEAD
Councils refusing homeless accommodation to Travellers using criteria 'with no basis in law'
A report by
Michelle Hennessy
Housing Minister told councils in 2020 that ‘local connection’ rule must not be a barrier to an emergency bed.
Housing Minister told councils in 2020 that 'local connection' rule must not be a barrier to an emergency bed
Investigation by Noteworthy and The Journal finds this is one of the many legal barriers for Travellers when it comes to housing
Expert: "This is... a test which has no existence in the law whatsoever"
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Travellers so overrepresented in prison?
Blind Justice: How prison is leaving Travellers isolated and traumatised
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Nov 1st 2022, 12:05 AM
# Accommodation
First contract to deliver modular homes for Ukrainians due in January 2023
Government has warned that refugees could end up sleeping on the streets due to the accommodation shortage.
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Oct 30th 2022, 3:10 PM
# Accommodation
'Failure to plan' by Government to meet refugee housing needs, says Sinn Féin senator
The government plans to introduce ‘refusal policy’ for Ukrainian refugees in hotels who are offered other accommodation.
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Oct 29th 2022, 3:51 PM
# Case Study
Ukrainian accommodation: Regions readying for increase of refugees as winter hits
The Journal takes a look at how the southeast region has been managing arrivals.
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Oct 29th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Refugees
Govt to introduce 'refusal policy' for Ukrainian refugees in hotels offered other accommodation
Hotel contracts will be changed to bed-only accommodation for Ukrainians.
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Oct 28th 2022, 5:00 PM
# War in Ukraine
Ukrainians fleeing to Ireland and other countries amid 'increasing power cuts and harsh winter'
An Irish charity has been sourcing generators in stricken cities, with over 1,100 towns losing electricity last week.
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Oct 25th 2022, 6:00 AM
# refugee crisis
Ukrainian ambassador says lack of accommodation is 'unacceptable'
43 Ukrainian men have been told that there is no accommodation available.
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Oct 23rd 2022, 2:21 PM
# Ukraine War
Increase to €400 payment for housing Ukrainians 'on the table' as leaders set to meet Monday
33 Ukrainian refugees were unable to be accommodated last night, with some returning to the airport.
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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:13 PM
# INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Ukrainian women and children moved from Kerry to Mayo at short notice
The group of Ukrainians, which include dozens of school-going children, received less than 48 hours’ notice they are to be bussed to Westport
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Oct 11th 2022, 6:21 PM
# Carlow
Investigation following overcrowding claims at restaurant converted into refugee accommodation
The department said it was awaiting further information from the owner of the accommodation.
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Oct 6th 2022, 10:00 PM
# unanswered prayers
Hostel beds cost hundreds as accommodation prices spike during Garth Brooks gigs
Not going down ’til the Sun comes up might be the only affordable option when Garth comes to town.
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Aug 22nd 2022, 6:29 PM
# Refugees
Gormanston tent camp for refugees to open on Monday due to accommodation shortage
The Government said more than 160 people fleeing Ukraine have been transferred out of the Old Terminal building in Dublin Airport today.
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Jul 14th 2022, 8:36 PM
# Ukraine
Eight sites identified for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees
Student accommodation will no longer be available for refugees at the end of the summer.
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Jun 13th 2022, 6:00 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Government to investigate Ukrainian concerns over accommodation centres
Leo Varadkar said the issues raised by refugees will be looked into.
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May 26th 2022, 6:51 PM
# Ukraine
Justice Minister says 'no cap' on Ukrainian refugees arriving despite accommodation challenges
Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman earlier said “grouped” accommodation will be a “more substantial part” of housing refugees.
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Apr 21st 2022, 8:06 PM
# Fraud
Garda warning about accommodation fraud as victims lose up to €5,000 to scammers
Gardaí have said 50% of victims are aged under 25 and students are often the main targets for criminals.
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Mar 31st 2022, 1:38 PM
# Ukraine
Citywest to be used as 'overflow' processing centre for refugees if needed
30,000 refugees are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of April.
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Mar 29th 2022, 7:10 PM
# Accommodation
Government to use emergency planning powers to provide for people fleeing Ukraine
it is estimated that 600 Ukrainians arrived into Ireland in the past week.
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Mar 5th 2022, 2:24 PM
All time
# Your Say
Poll: Should there be a levy on housing units that lie vacant for over six months?
There is no such levy on vacant housing in Ireland at the moment.
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Jan 18th 2021, 10:37 AM
# Accommodation
'Not at the moment': Universities don't plan to refund fees for this or the next academic year
NUI Galway is offering students a reduced rent rate next year due to the ‘hybrid’ way universities are expected to operate.
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Jun 1st 2020, 9:00 AM
# Helping out
Chelsea provide free accommodation for NHS staff at Stamford Bridge hotel
The Premier League club have offered medical professionals rooms to stay in as they fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mar 18th 2020, 12:34 PM
# co living
Appeal lodged against plans for 97-unit shared co-living accommodation in Rathmines
Blondie Issuer DAC last month secured planning permission for the 97 unit in Rathmines.
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Mar 5th 2020, 9:27 PM
# Accommodation
Airbnb signs 'landmark' €453m deal with the Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach says the partnership will bring the Games into ‘the digital age’.
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Nov 18th 2019, 4:05 PM
# Housing Crisis
Thousands of single men stuck in perpetual homelessness with 'nowhere to go'
Depaul has pointed out that single people remain the biggest cohort and are likely to remain homeless for longer periods.
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Oct 1st 2019, 6:30 AM
# demand v supply
The average nationwide rent is now €1,391 per month - a record high
In some areas, the average cost of rent is *much* higher than the average mortgage.
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Aug 20th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Analysis
FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?
Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.
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Aug 18th 2019, 9:30 AM
# Housing
Irish property prices show slowest increase in six years
The latest figures from June show Irish property price growth is slowing.
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Aug 14th 2019, 3:28 PM
# High Court
Travellers must leave unofficial halting site in Co Tipperary by next Tuesday, court rules
Tipperary County Council’s proceedings were brought against eight people.
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Jul 11th 2019, 2:44 PM
# crisis
Reliance on government support by renters likely to increase after Brexit
The amount of money the State pays in Hap will also increase if Brexit results in further rent hikes in the capital.
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Nov 13th 2018, 10:15 AM
# Complaints
Homeless accommodation: Staff complaints detail racial abuse, drug use, threatening behaviour
New documents reveal complaints by staff in emergency accommodation to the homeless providers in Dublin.
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Oct 13th 2018, 12:05 AM
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