New plan for asylum seeker accommodation will avoid use of ‘last hotel’ in towns.

The Irish government plans to provide 14,000 state-owned beds for asylum seekers by the end of 2028, quadrupling the previous commitment. This move aims to reduce reliance on private providers and improve the country's ability to meet international commitments. The new strategy includes a multi-strand approach to address accommodation shortages, with the state-owned beds supplemented by commercial providers as needed.

March 27, 2024
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