However, the overall spend in accommodating Ukrainians and IP applicants was down sharply on 2023.

Travellers and Roma are two distinct ethnic groups with different histories, cultures, and languages

The Department for Children sand a subsidy increase will see cost reductions of up to €96.30 a week per child.

A number of speakers spoke of their concern over the makeup of the asylum seekers that are to be moved into the hotel

In addition, the State paid €168 million to firms accommodating International Protection (IP) applicants during the same three-month period.

The rally was organised by the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.