Roderic O'Gorman explains how Ireland "fell behind the curve" in providing asylum seekers accommodation

The video discusses the current situation of international protection applicants, highlighting a decrease in numbers compared to the previous year. It addresses the challenges faced in providing accommodation, particularly due to the end of hotel contracts and the need to reaccommodate existing applicants. The video outlines future plans to increase accommodation capacity and reduce the number of people without shelter, aiming to make significant progress in the coming weeks.

What is the main goal of providing additional accommodation over the next week?

• To increase the number of international protection applicants

• To reduce the number of people sleeping in tents

• To encourage more people to seek international protection

• To decrease the cost of accommodation

How has the number of international protection applicants changed since February?

• It has fluctuated unpredictably

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased significantly

• It has increased significantly

What was a major reason for falling behind in accommodation provision?

• The end of hotel contracts with the department

• A sudden increase in international protection applicants

• An unexpected natural disaster

• A lack of funding for new accommodations

How many international protection beds have been added since January?

• 3,500

• 7,500

• 2,500

• 5,000

What is the expected outcome in the coming weeks regarding accommodation?

• A decrease in the number of unaccommodated people

• An increase in hotel contracts

• A halt in accommodation efforts

• A rise in international protection applicants