# Accommodation

This month

March 2023

# 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.

21.2k

Mar 2nd 2023, 10:49 PM

Last month

February 2023

# 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.

22.5k

Feb 11th 2023, 4:48 PM

This year

2023

# 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.

12.8k

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.

22.6k

Updated

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.

22.1k

Updated

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.

15.7k

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"

40.0k

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.

30.3k

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.

15.7k

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.

20.2k

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.

51.3k

Updated

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.

10.4k

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.

85.2k

168

Updated

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.

59.6k

106

Updated

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

33.9k

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.

40.5k

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.

32.4k

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.

106k

166

Updated

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.

34.9k

Updated

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.

22.4k

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.

51.2k

Updated

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.

11.0k

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.

22.0k

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.

26.1k

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.

33.6k

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.

29.5k

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.

4.4k

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.

19.2k

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’.

8.4k

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.

16.7k

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.

18.8k

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.

24.2k

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.

22.8k

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.

27.1k

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.

11.0k

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.

23.9k

Oct 13th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Renting

'Exercise particular caution': Here's how to make sure you don't fall victim to a fake rental scam

This time of year sees a spike in rental scams, housing and tenant advocacy charity Threshold has said.

15.0k

Aug 21st 2018, 8:52 AM

# CAO 2018

Open thread: What did you REALLY need to bring with you to college?

And what do you really wish you had remembered to pack?

12.8k

Aug 15th 2018, 8:15 PM

# housing issues

'Damp, mould, swarms of flies and rodent infestation': Galway travellers on state of their accommodation

The issues are detailed in a new report published by the Galway Traveller Movement today.

27.8k

Jul 20th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Housing Crisis

People 'unable to leave direct provision centres if they can't find alternative housing'

A report found the housing crisis is ‘contributing to bottlenecks’ in the asylum system.

6.5k

Jun 6th 2018, 10:26 AM