A Kerry TD has hit out at false rumours that claim social accommodation being built in Kerry is being earmarked for Ukrainian refugees.
Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly says Ireland’s homeless crisis isn’t the fault of refugees.
He says we haven’t been able to house our own people for years, as not enough effort was put into the issue:
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly is criticising the handling of accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers.
He was speaking following the U-turn on the decision to move 135 Ukrainians from Killarney to Westport yesterday.
Deputy Daly says there are 39 men sleeping on camp beds in a tent at Johnston Marina in Tralee.
He says there needs to be an overhaul of how accommodation is provided for asylum seekers and refugees, as some providers are only willing to take Ukrainians:
