Ukrainian refugees are living in nearly 500 homes in Co Leitrim.
The state pays homeowners €600 a month if they accommodate Ukrainians in their houses.
Migration Minister Jim O'Callaghan says it's being paid for 470 homes in Leitrim, 405 in Longford and 131 in Roscommon.
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Drumshanbo councillor Enda McGloin, from Fine Gael, says the scheme is popular in his area:
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