New oversight body planned for Ukrainian refugees after NGO criticism

Move is in response to complaints about a lack of coordination and gaps in the current strategy

The sleeping area at the Global Expo reception centre in Warsaw. In Ireland, there are increasing concerns at government level about the ability to provide medium and long-term accommodation for refugees arriving from Ukraine. Picture: Getty

The government is to establish a new structure to oversee the housing of Ukrainian refugees, following complaints from non-governmental organisations about a lack of coordination and gaps in the current plan, the Business Post has learned.

A group of the country’s most senior civil servants from the departments dealing with the influx of Ukrainian people fleeing Russia’s invasion is now working on proposals for a new structure. These are expected to be brought to cabinet ...