Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As we know, people around Ireland have shown a huge amount of empathy and generosity when it comes to embracing and supporting the Ukrainians fleeing from Russia's war. More than 20,000 offers of accommodation have already been made through the Irish Red Cross. I understand that 4,000 of those are for own-door facilities. I have received many questions from people who are eager to help. They have already pledged rooms and are wondering what the next steps are. I have also had offers of employment from businesses and free crèche places from childcare providers. They are wondering what is the best way to channel their offers of assistance. It is important that we match up, as quickly as possible, the offers of help, support, and accommodation to the families and individuals travelling here who desperately need that support.

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