Ireland's housing crisis will not be solved by the Government's decision to phase out State-funded accommodation for Ukrainians, a high-ranking official in Kyiv has said.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, the first deputy head of president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office, made the comments in an interview with The Irish Times. He argued that the move would not address Ireland's underlying housing shortage and could create additional challenges for Ukrainian refugees.
The Irish government announced in March 2026 that it would begin phasing out State-provided accommodation for Ukrainians arriving in the country, citing the need to manage resources amid a prolonged housing crisis. The policy shift has drawn criticism from some Ukrainian officials and refugee advocacy groups.
Kyslytsya emphasized that Ukraine appreciates Ireland's support but urged a more sustainable approach. The exact timeline for the phase-out and its impact on current Ukrainian residents in Ireland remain unclear.
