New appeal for accommodation for those fleeing Ukraine

The Irish Red Cross and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are appealing to those who have unoccupied properties or rooms to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

This new call comes as hundreds of Ukrainian people continue to arrive in Ireland each week, seeking safety.  

A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available to anybody offering a room or property to house Ukrainian people or families.

Since the conflict began, more than 98,500 people from Ukraine have arrived in Ireland. Irish people haves been extremely generous in offering many of them accommodation and other community supports.

As winter begins and thousands continue to require temporary homes, this appeal aims to encourage anyone who can make an offer of accommodation to consider it.    

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council take and manage offers of unoccupied houses, apartments or holiday homes. Offers can be made on the Offer A Home website or by contacting dlr directly.

The Irish Red Cross takes and manages offers of any accommodation, including rooms and shared properties. Offers can be made on the Irish Red Cross webiste here, at or by phoning 1800 753 343.

Those making offers can be assured that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council or the Irish Red Cross will follow up within days to discuss suitability, complete the required assessments, and match properties to Ukrainian people and families in need.