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As pledge portal opens for offers of accommodation, here's how you ... (Independent.ie)

The Government has set up an online portal in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross for people willing to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

In this situation, it says that will be shared between the Government and the Irish Red Cross. However, in the current environment the Red Cross says many Ukrainians want to come for a shorter period and then go back home. Is it a "standalone" house?

Irish Red Cross Appeal for pledges from public for spare rooms to ... (Meath Chronicle)

The Irish Red Cross is in discussions with the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) regarding the accommodation of the soon to arrive refugees from ...

This scheme has worked really well to date and the Irish Red Cross has five groups in operation already with refugees from countries such as Syria and Afghanistan. It requires having in place a strong committee, completing a training programme, providing funding and access to a property. Irish Red Cross Appeal for pledges from public for spare rooms to help shelter Ukrainian refugees

Mayo newspapers support Irish Red Cross Ukraine appeal ... (Connaught Telegraph)

Local Ireland news publishers - including The Connaught Telegraph - are running free one-page ads this week in support of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal ...

We want to assure them that the money is going directly towards food, water, medicines and shelter for refugees and Ukrainian people. “We now ask the Irish public to consider registering a pledge on our website to offer Ukrainian refugees that will be coming to Ireland in the coming weeks the choice of a room in their home or, if they have a spare property that can be made available, to check our register of pledges on www.redcross.ie Transportation issues mean that the most effective way of supporting those in need is by donating money directly to international agencies.

Emergency accommodation appeal for Ukrainian refugees is set up ... (The Kerryman)

The Irish Red Cross has set up an information portal for people willing to provide accommodation to displaced Ukrainian refugees.

“This is going to require a huge community effort, and everyone is going to have to get involved to help these people integrate. They are coming from a war-zone and are going to be traumatised. During this meeting, house rules will be discussed, including the expectations of both parties.

Almost 2500 housing offers for Ukrainians as portal starts ... (The Irish Times)

More than 2,420 pledges to accommodate Ukrainian refugees have been made by the public as the Irish Red Cross began contacting people who have registered a ...

Mr Donnelly said Ireland was standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine and he described as “outrageous” Russia was doing to the country. He said he would be meeting the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland later on Monday to make sure Ireland is doing “everything it can from a healthcare perspective”. “This portal is really important in terms of getting a sense of what people have to offer, giving them an opportunity to make that offer in a clear way and allowing our department to get back to them and explore the offers further.” “By the time you get out to look at the property and link the refugee with the property, that is the kind of time that is involved,” he said. Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said there had been “a huge number of offers of accommodation” and the portal would allow the State to assess the kinds of properties being offered. As part of the vetting process, the Irish Red Cross will then visit the accommodation to assess its condition, determine the length of time the accommodation will be available and meet the provider.

Irish Red Cross 'bowled over' by response (Q102)

Over 6100 people have pledged to share their accommodation with Ukrainian refugees, according to the Irish Red Cross.

"I think the mandate that the Secretary General of the UN has now to act and to play a central role in trying to bring an end to this war is an important one." "There will be cost as well here in the United States," he said, but maintained that is the price to pay for "defending freedom". Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin "seems determined to continue on his murderous path, whatever the cost" and added Ukraine "will never be a victory for Putin". "The UN General Assembly has passed a very strong motion in relation to the war in Ukraine, which is very critical of Russia, and demands a ceasefire and an end to this war," he said. He said he expects gas prices to rise following the move, but urged oil firms not to engage in "excessive" price hikes. The generosity of people living in Ireland has been amazing.

Online portal to support Ukrainians in Ireland crashes (RTE.ie)

The portal for pledges of accommodation to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion crashed this evening, according to the Secretary General of the Irish Red ...

The Government is preparing for a long-term commitment to Ukrainian refugees. "We're very clear Ukrainians will not be going into the direct provision system," he said. He said they were "astonished" by the number of pledges. He said it will be in all of government response and all relevant departments will be playing a role in terms of the wrap around supports. "If there is an offer of accommodation, be it the use of a room in the house, over the next week or so, we'll be able to get back to them," he said. He said that the last time they opened the portal they had in excess of 1,000 pledges, but that this was over a two-month period.