235 UKRAINIANS IN HOST ACCOMMODATION IN COUNTY MONAGHAN

235 Ukrainian people displaced by the ongoing war in their country are currently living in host accommodation in Co Monaghan, statistics released this week disclosed. The 235 are accommodated in 113 host homes, representing 30% of the total number of Ukrainians who have arrived in Ireland since the invasion of their country.

A media release from the Helping Irish Hosts organisation stated that a survey had shown that 92% of Irish people hosting Ukrainians had a positive experience and 76% would recommend hosting to someone else, continuing: The research was presented by Helping Irish hosts and the Irish Red Cross to Oireachtas members at a briefing in Leinster House on Wednesday January 31.

Angie Gough, CEO and co-founder of Helping Irish Hosts, said: “The research reaffirms everything we’ve seen over the past 22 months. Hosting is having an incredible impact – for the hosts, their guests and also their communities. “While it’s not the right option for everyone and it’s not a long-term solution, it does offer a key integration opportunity for people seeking refuge in this country. Our priority is to nurture the host response as a significant part of the refugee accommodation solution, while acknowledging…