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Local authorities 'incapable and incompetent' of housing Ukrainian refugees

According to data from the Department of Integration, 85% of properties pledged for Ukrainian refugees has not yet been activated. Of 9,708 accommodation pledges sent to local authorities, only 1,440 pledges have been activated. Kieran was joined by...

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15.40 7 Sep 2022


Local authorities 'incapable and incompetent' of housing Ukrainian refugees


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According to data from the Department of Integration, 85% of properties pledged for Ukrainian refugees has not yet been activated. Of 9,708 accommodation pledges sent to local authorities, only 1,440 pledges have been activated.

Kieran was joined by Tom McEnaney, Media Consultant and Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine, who has helped over 1,000 refugees get into Ireland to discuss this...


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