Ms Oonagh McPhillips:

No, it is us. That is the initial phase of providing accommodation when refugees come to the country. They are accommodated together mainly in hotels which we procure. Within a relatively short time, approximately six months, the aim is to disperse them into homes and houses. That is the responsibility of the local authority. I referred to a multi-agency group chaired by the Minister of State in the Department through which we co-ordinate, but essentially it is the responsibility of the local authorities to provide the accommodation.