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

The Deputy is right that, for two years, the hotel in question has served as accommodation for Ukrainian families. They have been supported and integrated into the community. Our need for Ukrainian accommodation is less now and our need for accommodation for international protection applicants is higher. In light of that, we made a decision, in agreement with the provider there, that this accommodation will now provide accommodation for international protection applicant families. I have no doubt Deputy McGrath will show leadership in supporting that same level of welcome that was provided to Ukrainian families to international protection applicant families.

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