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Decrease of accommodation contracts for Ukrainian people in Shannonside Region

Mar 20, 2026 17:27
By Shannonside News
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Decrease of accommodation contracts for Ukrainian people in Shannonside Region

Leitrim saw the largest figure locally in both years, going from 12 to 10 this year.

The Shannonside region has seen a decrease in the number of contracts issued to hotels and-or guest houses to accommodate Ukrainian people.

The figures come following a parliamentary question by Clare TD Joe Cooney to the Minister for Justice.

As of 13th of March this year, over 125,700 people have fled Ukraine and received temporary protection in Ireland.

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Almost 19,200 people are currently in State-contracted accommodation.

At it's peak, there were 60,000 people in November 2023.

February's figures show there were 21 contracts issued locally.

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This is a reduction from from the February 2025 total of 25.

Leitrim saw the largest figure locally in both years, going from 12 to 10 this year.

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