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@9ZWFMTL from Maine answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to find a way to balance the housing of immigrants and refugees with our own housing crisis. One shouldn’t be put over the other. Both Irish citizens an…

@9ZWBBFX answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes as long as there is enough affordable housing for those who are already living in the country first

@9ZW57PD answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Shelter should be provided but people who have been living in Ireland for a long period of time or Irish citizens should have priority.

@9ZW4CM6 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think Ireland is a ready providing a lot of housing however I do believe Ireland d should make the system more efficient and provide refugees with sufficient…

@9ZW3759 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

NO! When we are full we are full. Increase the housing for the generations of young Irish adult who are stuck still in their childhood bunk beds with their agi…

@9ZW322S answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Refugees should be provided with shelter for a pre determined amount of time. This issue would be mute if there were houses for residents

@9ZVZVVB answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

current housing seems to be working to an extent as far as I am aware, IMO we need more people in Ireland but too many people in too short a time could collapse…

@9ZVZS9Y answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, they should accommodate the ones already here but limit the amount of new immigrants and refugees coming in

@9ZVXX5H answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think that scattered around this country are enough empty houses to assist in everyone working and trying to build a healthy life to have their own homes

@9ZVPGQV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes - but only in suitable temporary housing. If we are putting people in institutions like Direct Provision, then we shouldn't be taking them in in the first p…

@9ZVP4GF answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

it needs to prioritise emergency housing homelessness for all in the country and that be the priority and other things can follow from that benefit

@9ZVNC65 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but The government should be prioritising both Irish nationals and immigrants/refugees accordingly and fairly.

@9ZVN4JW answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should prioritise housing the already homeless people of Ireland before housing people from other countries.

@9ZVMLZK answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to provide housing for refugees and immigrants but there has to be reasonable limits on numbers of refugees and immigrants allowed in to Ireland and the…

@9ZVLFJ2 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I agree that they should provide adequate housing for immigrants and refugees however I think that the number of Irish citizens who are homeless should also be…

@9ZVKQKV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

This should be done in a more integrative method, rather than grouping refugees into high density housing.

@9ZVHFZG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Prioritise housing for local Irish citizens and then prioritise immigrants and refugees afterwards to prevent resentment in local communities

@9ZVGHDP answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes we should have housing for immigrants and refugees but they should look after our own homeless people for houses first

@9ZVGBNT answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think efforts should be made but the irish should be put first. It is not fair for foreigners who dont work to be prioritized over people who work hard in car…

@9ZVFQ83 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I understand that everybody can seek international protection but they need to manage it rather than just build to accommodate everybody

@9ZVCM3M answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The govt have not gained the publics trust when it comes to funding temporary housing. This needs to be reviewed and controlled properly.

@9ZVBJZ7 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Irish citizens should have priority over this, but there should be facilities in place for asylum seekers in need - only for short term living, with systems put…

@9ZV7K85 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The answer isn't black or white, while in an idealised world we can and should provide temporary housing to immigrants and refugees we currently do not have the…

@9ZV33JQ answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to house our own Irish homeless people and families first... Immigrants and refugees should get free housing for 4-6 months then have to pay rent and sh…

@9ZTZ4P5 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should be giving Irish homeless people homes first before they offer accommodation for immigrants

@9ZTYF33 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

yes, as those seeking asylum and immigrating have the right to shelter but it should not be taken away from students and homeless

@9ZTYCM7 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Ireland cannot cope with both amount of immigrants and homeless people in Ireland, which is unfair to both immigrants and homeless people

@9ZTTVWP answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Fix a problem before creating another one. Act on the plans discussed to create housing, give the opportunity to contractors, electricians, builders, architects…

@9ZTSWGD answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Our government really need to plan better for the future in relation to all of this. Not a 4 year election cycle but a 50 - 100 year cycle.

@9ZTSHMG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes but we do not really have the infrastructure. There are 4000 homeless Irish children. We shouldn't take people unless there is a proper plan in place to pro…

@9ZTPGFX answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but we also must address the ever growing issue of our own unhoused citizens we have such a huge problem we must tackle. So each and every individual of th…

@9ZTP726 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I believe in the rights of refugees, immigrants and the Irish but I do believe the government should have prioritised the housing crisis many years before we fa…

@9ZTNY6Z answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

As much as I stand for helping immigrants, Ireland should first accommodate their own homeless, and then make more temporary homes for refugees and immigrants

@9ZTMY4Z answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Government should be keep in mind their own housing crisis with our citizens and put them above immigrants

@9ZTM9BR answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

i think this is important but they also need to also increase housing to accommodate for the large amount of irish that are homeless

@9ZTHG54 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We should increase housing for everyone including the ability for refugees who are here long term to bring them into society

@9ZTGJNJ answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should be held in detention centres with two meals a day until their claim is processed. This would act as a deterrent

@9ZTFTGG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but it should be exactly that, temporary with long term solutions proposed, implemented and actioned

@9ZT83LL answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should increase housing for residents already in Ireland before accommodating for new incoming refugees

@9ZT7BGQ answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but housing should also be provided for the homeless in Ireland and any other group who may need it.

@9ZT2H6B answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to house our own, the number of homeless people is rising. of course we need to house immigrants and refugees too but i would hold them equally

@9ZSCVCW answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but do the same for current homeless families and people in need. Don’t just do it for one group. All people deserve shelter

@9ZRRVTL answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

If they are allowing them in then they should have appropriate housing. Ideally they should have been vetted first or deported if her illegally.

@9ZRRPP6 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Refugees who cannot afford housing in Ireland but cannot return to their country due to war etc. should be provided with temporary housing

@9ZRGNXG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Direct Provision is an archaic housing system that that places migrants in unsafe and unsanitary housing. There needs to be greater effort in providing them wit…

@9ZQYNLV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

It's not a simple yes/no there needs to be a proper screening system. We need to sort out our housing systems

@9ZQ2B62 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes need to sort the current issue as you cannot have individuals living in inhumane conditions however no more people should be allowed enter until we can mana…

@9ZPR96C answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Temporary housing should be increased and offered to all currently experiencing homelessness regardless of origin provided they are in the country legally.

@9ZJRQHW answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think the government needs to foucs on its own housing crisis and then those who need to seek asylum

@9ZJQGV6 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but not at the expense of irish citizens who have not been provided housing or any form of accomodation

@9ZJMBTG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The government needs to provide and assist with adequate housing for the current immigrants and refugees before accepting more as many current situations are in…

@9ZJKZN8 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but fend for Irish homeless too and then immigrants, specifically those coming from war zones or third world countries

@9ZJ2ZTB answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The government should subsidise first time buyers and pay for it by levying a marginal tax on people and entities with more than 2 houses.

@9ZHVBJR answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Help the homeless people on the streets first and then of course accommodate immigrants and refugees

@9ZHT9HL answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, the government should provide more housing for immigrants/refugees, but they should also just increase housing in general as there are also many Irish citi…

@9ZHM8C5 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Specifically only for people coming from dangerous warzones, we have uneccessery amounts of people coming from safe places.

@9ZHK96J answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Deport them! We do not have the room for them. We have to look after our own people first before we can help others!

@9ZT5D8X answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think they should increase temporary housing all round not just the refugee but for anyone and I think families and people at risk should be prioritised

@9ZT4QHVfrom Ontario answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The country is a joke we need to sort out our own, not just homeless but the poor families who can’t afford to buy a house, there’s no affordable housing, and t…

@9ZT4KS5 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes but we should be looking at a more sustainable solution that does not negatively impact people already living in Ireland

@9ZT3CDB answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The government should be prioritising both Irish nationals and immigrants/refugees accordingly and fairly.

@9ZSZCWH answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but for refugees only. Immigrants should be allowed to enter but should plan their own accommodation.

@9ZST37C answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

No because we don’t have enough resources for our own citizens at the moment, especially for tax payers.

@9ZSRYQT answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

It depends on the state of other countries. Many immigrants are hopping from other countries to Ireland as their last stop because this is where social welfare…

@9ZSPXZ8 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

No they should not ,they can sent people away instead of letting everyone in and overpopulating Ireland .

@9ZSPQX7 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

No, but a complete rework of the asylum programme is needed due to long wait times spent in refugee camps.

@9ZSPJ3W answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Steps should be taken to revitalise housing that is currently unlivable to be brought up to a liveable standard, although this would cost more money it would a.…

@9ZSHT48 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes but they need ti have the houses and areas to do it and also have the houses to house their own population

@9ZRW8GB answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should reasonably accommodate housing for vulnerable refugees, not immigrants and those who are not in dire need.

@9ZQ8V7X answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should increase the accommodate to legal immigrants and to refugees but if they are working or participating to Irish society.

@9ZQ8JFF answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

depends because we need to help the irish people first to accomodate housing and food for their health so basically we should focus on our people first.

@9ZMSDTX answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, and make sure that the quality of temporary housing is kept on top of to avoid overcrowding, and unethical living conditions.

@9ZLVMFY answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The refugees in the country need places to live so they should increase it but the number of refugees coming into the country should be drastically decreased, a…

@9ZKNPZR answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think is is ridiculous the amount of immigrants we have allowed to come into this country and take housing before we deal with our own homeless crisis.

@9ZKNGNH answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Not to get infinitely more refugees but to house ones that are here and give them a good quality of life

@9ZKD4SV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

While I am sympathetic to legally vetted true refugees being accomodated equality has to be shown to those Irish citizens who already live here and are awaiting…

@9ZHJ38Q answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

i think irish residents should be accommodated first, theres other countries that could possibly accept them too

@9ZSMZBG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

50/50 on this one it depends not for all immigrants who are wealthy etc and then i say yes for refugees if it is people fleeing from countries where this war,…

@9ZSLCK9 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes refugees need a place but the government need to fix homelessness and house issues before helping others

@9ZSKKDX answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I believe Irish citizens should be prioritised for housing. Foreign residers have been prioritised, while Irish citizens have been left with little to no help f…

@9ZL6BT7 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Have purpose-built temp housing fascilities available. The funds are there if you don't build bike sheds.

@9ZKC47Y answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Not a hope Ireland is full we need To house our own people before thinking about outside of this country

@9ZQR922 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think shelter should be provided but people who have been living in Ireland for a long period of time or Irish citizens should have priority

@9ZQMMM9 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Full support taking in refugees but when people living and working in the country are getting homes torn down for having no planning permission to build on thei…

@9ZQLCPW answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

government going about it the wrong way, housing needed for students but immigrants deserve a place to live

@9ZL6RG3 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

immigrants and refugees have the right to asylum and the right to safety and a home, but Irish citizens must be looked after too and there is a housing crisis

@9ZKBMHG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

No. Unfortunately we have a housing crisis in Ireland. Our government is currently not capable of managing to house or accommodate our own citizens not to mind…

@9ZK8PHN answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

government should take measures to grant entry and only allow genuine refugees not people with criminal records or those looking to collect welfare and move to…

@9ZK7LB2 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

This is tricky because I do believe in taking in refugees and immigrants but not as a way for landlords to make profit off the government funding for it. During…

@9ZK477G answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Need a long term solution not temporary housing. Find ways to integrate into society not onnthe fringes

@9ZK46BJ answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I believe refugees and immigrants should be put in a system where they’re approved or not for temporary housing, in many cases people with criminal records are…

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@B2989JB answered…1wk1W

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I believe that the government should start taking care of it's own residents first as there is still an issue with homelesness and a major housing crisis in Ire…

@9ZXTP4W answered…1mo1MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should create legislation against vulture funds to end the empty home problem and use those instead.

@9ZWQMMC answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The government should increase temporary housing to accommodate their own people first such as the homeless or low income families

@9ZWFMTL from Maine answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to find a way to balance the housing of immigrants and refugees with our own housing crisis. One shouldn’t be put over the other. Both Irish citizens an…

@9ZWBBFX answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes as long as there is enough affordable housing for those who are already living in the country first

@9ZW57PD answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Shelter should be provided but people who have been living in Ireland for a long period of time or Irish citizens should have priority.

@9ZW4CM6 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think Ireland is a ready providing a lot of housing however I do believe Ireland d should make the system more efficient and provide refugees with sufficient…

@9ZW3759 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

NO! When we are full we are full. Increase the housing for the generations of young Irish adult who are stuck still in their childhood bunk beds with their agi…

@9ZW322S answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Refugees should be provided with shelter for a pre determined amount of time. This issue would be mute if there were houses for residents

@9ZVZVVB answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

current housing seems to be working to an extent as far as I am aware, IMO we need more people in Ireland but too many people in too short a time could collapse…

@9ZVZS9Y answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, they should accommodate the ones already here but limit the amount of new immigrants and refugees coming in

@9ZVXX5H answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think that scattered around this country are enough empty houses to assist in everyone working and trying to build a healthy life to have their own homes

@9ZVPGQV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes - but only in suitable temporary housing. If we are putting people in institutions like Direct Provision, then we shouldn't be taking them in in the first p…

@9ZVP4GF answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

it needs to prioritise emergency housing homelessness for all in the country and that be the priority and other things can follow from that benefit

@9ZVNC65 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes, but The government should be prioritising both Irish nationals and immigrants/refugees accordingly and fairly.

@9ZVN4JW answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

They should prioritise housing the already homeless people of Ireland before housing people from other countries.

@9ZVMLZK answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

We need to provide housing for refugees and immigrants but there has to be reasonable limits on numbers of refugees and immigrants allowed in to Ireland and the…

@9ZVLFJ2 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I agree that they should provide adequate housing for immigrants and refugees however I think that the number of Irish citizens who are homeless should also be…

@9ZVKQKV answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

This should be done in a more integrative method, rather than grouping refugees into high density housing.

@9ZVHFZG answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Prioritise housing for local Irish citizens and then prioritise immigrants and refugees afterwards to prevent resentment in local communities

@9ZVGHDP answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Yes we should have housing for immigrants and refugees but they should look after our own homeless people for houses first

@9ZVGBNT answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I think efforts should be made but the irish should be put first. It is not fair for foreigners who dont work to be prioritized over people who work hard in car…

@9ZVFQ83 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

I understand that everybody can seek international protection but they need to manage it rather than just build to accommodate everybody

@9ZVCM3M answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

The govt have not gained the publics trust when it comes to funding temporary housing. This needs to be reviewed and controlled properly.

@9ZVBJZ7 answered…2mos2MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Irish citizens should have priority over this, but there should be facilities in place for asylum seekers in need - only for short term living, with systems put…

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