The move was confirmed over night by Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane.

A six week contract has been signed for glamping tents to be used at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally, Co Laois.

The Department of Integation has confirmed tented accommodation will be provided for new arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The fund is aimed at organisations that assist in the integration of International Protection Applicants.

Over 15,000 Ukrainian pupils are now attending schools nationally.

3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.

Local Councillors met the council executive last week to highlight concerns.

Local Councillors raised concerns over the availability of health and recreational services in the town for those being settled locally.