THE government is currently considering proposals to phase out state-funded accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine.
There are currently 25 contracted hotels and other accommodations in Donegal.
As of April 21, there were 481 Ukrainians who have fled the war residing in short term accommodation provided by the Local Authority in the county.
Of those, 199 are male and 281 are female, while 132 are under the age of 18.
The phasing out of the accommodation was one of the proposals discussed during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs this week.
The proposals have been developed for government to consider in line with a recent EU Council Recommendation for a co-ordinated approach to transition people out of Temporary Protection across the EU.
A spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration told the Donegal News that it has not yet been decided which contracts will be terminated and returned to original or alternative use.
However, they confirmed any changes that are approved to this accommodation model would be introduced on a phased basis, with information and support provided to residents.
“The proposals will also consider ongoing supports for people with particular circumstances that would make it difficult for them to manage in independent accommodation,” the spokesperson added.