Government accused of 'performative cruelty' over refugee accommodation U-turn

The Government has been accused of “performative cruelty” over its U-turn on accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

READ MORE: 'Angel warrior' seriously injured in Parnell Square stabbing 'doing well' in health updateHe told RTE Radio One’s Colm O Mongain: “I think how Ukrainians were treated initially should be how we treat people who are seeking asylum.” Natalia Krasnenkova, who stood unsuccessfully in the local elections in Co Kerry, said it can be difficult to find housing after arriving here having fled war. She said it took her “six months to find an apartment to rent” despite having a full-time job, accommodation references and social connections.

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