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Former Midlands Barracks Suggested As Site For Ukrainian Accommodation

Monday, 24 October 2022 14:32

It comes as over 40 new-arrivals were denied accommodation over the weekend.

A former midlands barracks is being considered as an accommodation site for Ukrainian refugees.

It comes as over 40 new-arrivals were denied accommodation over the weekend, as the State ran out of capacity.

A suggestion to establish prefabs at Columb Barracks in Mullingar will be considered by Coalition leaders, the Housing Minister and the Equality Minister at a meeting later.

Cormac Quinn of the Irish Times says there's no easy option for the government:

A suggestion to accommodate Ukrainian refugees in prefabs at a former midlands barracks has been labelled a 'crazy idea.'

The Columb Barracks Restoration and Regeneration Committee has proposed housing the refugees inside the barracks instead.

Member Jack O' Sullivan says developing porta-cabins raises questions about electricity and water:

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