A Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concern over a plan by Government to provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees going forward.
It’s one of a number of measures which have been announced in a bid to move from a crisis response to a “more mainstream approach”.
However it has led to fear that it will result in hotels being given a lower rate, leading to some opting out of the scheme.
Currently, it’s estimated that there are almost 5,700 refugees living in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
Local Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says it’s important to proceed with caution in relation to the issue:
