Eight State-supported Ukraine accommodation centres being phased out in Mayo
Up to 248 residents at eight State-supported Ukraine accommodation centres in Mayo have been informed that they may no longer be accommodated at these centres after January 31, 2027.
The centres in question are as follows
A statement by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration outlined: "Residents at the centres affected are being provided with information and supports to help them to make decisions about their future accommodation options.
"The department is working with the Irish Red Cross (IRC) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to provide a dedicated information service.
"These supports include a series of online information sessions, delivered via Zoom, in Ukrainian and Russian.
"People can also contact the local Intreo office for information about supports that are potentially available in the private rental market.
"People who are affected by these changes can raise questions with the Department via ukrainetempaccom@justice.ie
"People currently living in the accommodation centres listed were invited to apply for continued accommodation at a State Supported Accommodation Centre if they have specific needs, or they can source accommodation independently.
"People who feel that they cannot manage in independent accommodation were invited to apply to the Department for continued State-supported accommodation.
"The application process closed on September 11, 2026.
"Applicants are currently being advised of the outcome of their application, and this will continue over the coming weeks.
"Successful applicants will be given as much notice as possible of their relocation date before they are required to move to their new accommodation.
"If an application is accepted, the applicant will be accommodated in a Designated Accommodation Centre. These centres are located in various locations throughout the country.
"Accommodation centres where meals are provided no longer qualify for certain social assistance payments.
"People who are accommodated in a Designated Accommodation Centres will be moved to the weekly Beneficiary of Temporary Protection weekly payment, which is €38.80 in respect of each adult and €29.80 for each child.
"Accommodation centres where residents were notified on October 30, 2026, will be closing on January 31, 2027.
"Residents whose application for ongoing accommodation is accepted will be assigned to a new location. These will be in a number of other Designated Accommodation Centres available in locations around the country.
"We will keep residents and local representatives and stakeholders informed as much as possible while we process applications and put arrangements in place based on the results of the applications.
"Details of centres that are confirmed to be closing will be kept updated on www.gov.ie/ukraineupdates .
"Accommodation for people notified during this phase who do not apply for or qualify for continued accommodation will end on January 31, 2027.
"They will need to leave their centre at that time. People in receipt of a weekly social welfare payment should contact their local Intreo centre within a week of change of address to ensure that they are in receipt of the correct payment.
"Families with children attending school who move area can contact their local Regional Education and Language Team (REALT) at Government of Ireland School Support Guide if they need help finding a school place.
"Schools are required to admit all applicants unless the school is full or in very limited, defined circumstances. Families are encouraged to enrol their children as soon as they know the location of their new accommodation.
"The Community Engagement Team would like to thank you for your support to people who have been accommodated in your area and to acknowledge the support provided to people fleeing the war in Ukraine by the local community, the local authority and integration partners."