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# ukrainian refugees

Last month
February 2023
# One Year On
Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on
The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.
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Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM
# Refugees
Minister asks sports bodies to help provide refugee accommodation during 'time of extreme need'
Sports Minister Catherine Martin has written to over 70 sporting bodies and organisations to seek assistance.
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Feb 4th 2023, 11:01 AM
This year
2023
THE MORNING LEAD
Homelessness services prepare for potential fallout of Citywest closing to new refugees
A report by
Lauren Boland
The development has raised concerns for the welfare of refugees who arrive into the country.
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Jan 21st 2023, 12:05 AM
Voices
Lynn Ruane: In all my years of community work I've never met the ones 'fighting for Ireland'
The independent senator takes the narrative of the Far Right to task and asks them just how much they truly care for communities in Ireland.
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Jan 19th 2023, 9:40 PM
Last year
2022
# ukrainian refugees
50 Ukrainians in Dundalk given 48 hours' notice of transfer across the country
The group of around 50 people are being moved to various locations, including Kerry and Limerick.
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Dec 18th 2022, 6:36 PM
# Refugees
72,000 Ukrainian refugees expected in Ireland by the end of the year
The Government has appealed to members of the public who own unoccupied properties to make them available to house those fleeing the war.
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Nov 24th 2022, 9:20 PM
# ukrainian refugees
East Wall: Minister to meet residents as Tánaiste says people don't have 'veto' on who lives nearby
A spokesperson for the Minister confirmed that a meeting would take place this week.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 12:58 PM
# Kildare
Fire at Kildare facility at centre of proposal to house Ukrainian refugees is extinguished
The scene is preserved for examination.
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Nov 7th 2022, 3:01 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Communities that take in Ukrainian refugees could get multimillion-euro funding
Leo Varadkar said he wanted a community fund for areas to improve schools, public transport, community and sporting facilities.
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Oct 26th 2022, 10:07 PM
# modular homes
Explainer: What exactly are the modular homes causing disquiet in our refugee response?
The government is planning to use modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees, but it’s proving controversial.
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Oct 26th 2022, 5:11 PM
# Ukraine
Rod Stewart paying rent and bills for family of seven Ukrainian refugees
The singer said he usually keeps ‘all my charitable efforts nice and quiet,’ but hoped making his actions public might inspire others to help.
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Oct 18th 2022, 7:16 AM
# 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
# ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugee camp in Gormanston to be stood down during winter months
There are currently around 190 Ukrainian refugees at the temporary camp in Co Meath.
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Sep 22nd 2022, 5:52 PM
# Kildare
McDonald defends letter by Sinn Féin TD warning of risk of 'conflict' between refugees and locals
Kildare South TD Patricia Ryan said conflict with host communities could be exploited by “small far-right elements”.
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Sep 13th 2022, 1:20 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Government needs to take 'more humane approach' to housing Ukrainian refugees
Around 2,500 Ukrainians who have been living in student accommodation will have to leave by the end of August.
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Aug 21st 2022, 7:06 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Aviva Stadium being temporarily used to host Ukrainian refugees
It is understood that these refugees will be moved onto separate accommodation tomorrow after spending a week at the stadium.
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Jul 28th 2022, 6:21 PM
# Homes
€400 monthly payment for hosts of Ukrainian refugees to start in August
It’s an opt-in scheme with applications to receive it open from today.
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Jul 26th 2022, 2:24 PM
# modular housing
First of 500 modular homes to accommodate Ukrainian refugees to be built by November
All of the units are set to be two-bed apartments and will be able to accommodate a maximum of four refugees.
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Jun 29th 2022, 5:02 PM
# ireland ukraine fund
Grants up to €100,000 available to organisations helping Ukrainians in Ireland
New figures released by the CSO show that a total of 35,670 PPSNs have been issued to people from Ukraine since early March.
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Jun 10th 2022, 4:19 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
# rent a room
Up to €14,000 can be earned in rent by social welfare recipients under newly agreed rules
The change means that social welfare payments will not be impacted for earning rental income under €14,000.
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May 19th 2022, 3:23 PM
# Darragh O'Brien
Housing minister tells local authorities to allow social housing tenants to take in Ukrainian refugees
Darragh O’Brien has written to local authorities about the measure.
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May 10th 2022, 6:00 AM
# ukraine refugees
Minister confirms Aramark given refugee catering contract as process had to be 'short circuited'
Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman says Government hasn’t used the traditional procurement processes.
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Apr 28th 2022, 5:19 PM
# Housing
New Cabinet committee on Ukrainian crisis as TD makes 'strong call' for holiday homes to be used for refugees
Taoiseach Micheá Martin said that he had met with Ukrainian refugees over the weekend.
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Apr 26th 2022, 3:40 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Ukrainians allowed to exchange driving licence for an Irish one, Minister announces
The new licence will be valid for 12 months and will apply to cars only.
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Apr 22nd 2022, 8:34 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Government considering monthly €400 payment for households who host Ukrainian refugees
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Ireland is examining new options for housing Ukrainian refugees.
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Apr 22nd 2022, 10:26 AM
THE MORNING LEAD
Irish volunteers at the Ukraine border: ‘We're great at helping, but need to do more. It’s a tragedy’
A report by
Céimin Burke
At a major humanitarian aid centre close to the Ukrainian border a small team of volunteers are helping refugees travel to Ireland.
Céimin Burke speaks to volunteers at a disused shopping centre just 11 kilometres from the Ukrainian border.
Groups include people from around Europe who came to border areas and directly offered lifts to arriving refugees.
Irish charities among those working to set up safe travel routes for refugees and helping with those providing essential items and legal support.
‘I have to go back’: Polish city remains a major hub for Ukrainians fleeing war (and going home)
Over 50 days in, things have changed at the main border crossing between Poland and Ukraine
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Apr 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM
# Medyka
Over 50 days in, things have changed at the main border crossing between Poland and Ukraine
There are now almost as many people returning to Ukraine as there are people fleeing from it, reports Céimin Burke at the Poland-Ukraine border.
There are now large numbers of people returning to Ukraine as well as leaving it
Security is much tighter, with more organisations rather than individuals on the ground
The traffic at the border stretches out of sight filling three lanes, reports Céimin Burke from the border
'Powerful' strikes on Lviv kill seven people as Russia tries to seize full control of Mariupol
'We couldn't imagine how the world let this happen': Nadia's journey from Bucha to Ireland
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Apr 18th 2022, 11:10 PM
# Housing
Housing minister says government will pull 'every lever available' to house Ukrainian refugees
Vacant buildings are being examined to find spaces that can be converted to homes.
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Apr 12th 2022, 10:17 AM
# Roderic O'Gorman
Number of Ukrainians arriving falls and payment for host families being considered – O'Gorman
Roderic O’Gorman said Ireland won’t be able to accommodate all arrivals in own-room settings.
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Apr 11th 2022, 3:34 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Tent camp, warehouses, arenas and Citywest hotel may house refugees by Easter
Warehouses and other vacant properties might also be used to house people arriving here from Ukraine in the coming days.
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Apr 7th 2022, 11:51 AM
# ukrainian refugees
Up to 35,000 new homes may be needed to house Ukrainian refugees, says Housing Minister
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that the planning system was a drawback to activating housing developments.
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Mar 30th 2022, 5:56 PM
# new school
Around 700 Ukrainian refugee children registered with schools so far, says Education Minister
Foley said that this figure is likely to rise in the coming days as more children are registered.
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Mar 24th 2022, 2:15 PM
# ukrainian refugees
Three new centres to support Ukrainian refugees to open in Dublin, Cork and Limerick
Almost 7,300 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since the war broke out last month.
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Mar 17th 2022, 8:58 AM
# refugee crisis
Scotland 'stands ready' to take in 3,000 Ukrainian refugees immediately, says Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish First Minister said she’s concerned the UK government’s refugee scheme is “slow and cumbersome”.
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Mar 13th 2022, 11:13 AM
# ukrainian refugees
Modular homes on State land among 'emergency measures' being considered for Ukrainian refugees
The Irish Red Cross have said that approximately 75% of the pledges are for shared accommodation.
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Mar 10th 2022, 3:31 PM