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In Ireland, Ukrainian refugees were placed in tents on the eve of Christmas

Ireland can no longer guarantee accommodation

Member of the Irish House of Representatives Cathal Crowe is concerned about the conditions in which the displaced.

"There are currently 88 people living in tents in Knockalishin, which is part of Mr Crowe's constituency, and there are concerns about how well they will cope with the winter weather," it said.

In Ireland, there are fears that refugees may not be able to withstand the country's cold climate, with winter storms and snow being common weather conditions. According to the observer, some Ukrainians were placed in tents, some in school premises.

Over 24 refugees from Ukraine have arrived in Ireland since February 60, and it is difficult for the state to find suitable housing for many of them. 

Late last year, then MP Leo Varadkar described the arrival of so many refugees in Ireland as a "huge challenge" and said the state could not guarantee them housing.

"We have to tell people who may come here from Ukraine or come here from other parts of the world seeking asylum that we have reached a point where we can no longer guarantee accommodation for everyone who comes here - and that's the sad truth, but it truth". - he said.

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