A Clare Fianna Fáil Senator says the government must ensure that the continued accommodation of Ukrainian refugees doesn’t negatively impact on the county’s tourism offering.
Cabinet is meeting today to discuss a number of proposals from the Department of the Taoiseach to address the challenges in providing shelter for those who have fled the war-torn state.
Currently 4,225 refugees are staying in Clare, the majority of which are housed in hotel accommodation.
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Mountshannon-based Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley, says the state has an obligation both to protect the local tourism industry but also to care for Ukrainian refugees and believes modular homes are a viable option.
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