Jim O'Callaghan: “I have asked the Irish presidency team to convene a meeting tomorrow of the EU’s integrated political crisis response…”

It's a very significant change that has been made during the course of this Government, and as well as that, in 2025, the State spent €3.7 billion on international protection accommodation, and this year, we're seeing an allocation of less…

I remain open to continued engagement with the Law Society and my officials are available to discuss operational issues that may arise in the implementation of the scheme.

But they've also been done sensitively and methodically. I'm pleased to say they have not resulted in what some people thought may happen was homelessness of Ukrainian people in the area.

I’m satisfied that there are solicitors who are operating the scheme and doing so effectively.