Lisdoonvarna Fáilte says they continue to face huge challenges in North Clare, the likes of which they’ve never faced before.
It comes as it’s emerged the Government’s set to lose hundreds of hotel rooms for refugees and asylum seekers this week.
The Integration Minister has warned that 800 hotel rooms for refugees and asylum seekers will be lost this week.
Roderick O’Gorman says it’s something that’s been flagged for some period of time, as several hotel contracts with the Government expire this month.
Irish Refugess Council figures show 371 people seeking international protection in Irealdn are currently homeless.
An Ennis resident, who moved here from Irpin over a decade ago, says for many Ukranians says the development is concerning.
Mariya Nikashanova believes, however, that the accommodation crisis here won’t deter many people from her home country from seeking refuge here, as they’ve a better chance of a safe future.
It’s over a year since the first Ukranians fleeing war arrived in Lisdoonvarna and neighbouring villages.
An interagency approach has been taken there towards ensuring the best use of facilities to help with the integration process.
Lisdoonvarna Fáilte is at the centre of that and its Centre Manager has expressed shock at the loss of 800 hotel room, saying a humanity over tourism approach should continue to be adopted.
Jacqueline McEvoy says there still facing a challenge, the likes of which they’ve never faced before.
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