Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

We have converted many types of buildings for use as Ukrainian accommodation. The Deputy has set out her concerns about the use of equestrian facilities but we have done it successfully in Millstreet and in Kill. Those are two areas in which we have converted equestrian accommodation into emergency accommodation in recent times, recognising the scale of our accommodation challenge.

I know from engagement with the Deputy and other TDs that there is an enforcement issue in respect of some materials or objects on the site. I understand that is being worked through with Kilkenny County Council at the moment.

For the contract, we require compliance with these guidelines and a contract will not be issued until we determine there is compliance. If there is no compliance, we will not be in a position to contract at the location irrespective of what works a potential provider might have done previously. I am happy to continue to engage with the Deputy on the issue.

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