Accommodation and Support

The International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) provides accommodation and related services for people applying for international protection in Ireland. 

Further information on International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) available here: Information for Residents

The Irish Refugee Council provides information about homeless day services across Dublin City Centre. These services can assist homeless International Protection Applicants with meals, showers, laundry facilities, sleeping bags, tents, and change of clothing

Information for Homeless International Protection Applicants

The Citizens Information Board provides information, advice, and advocacy on housing, social welfare, and other public services.

Further information: Citizens Information - Housing Supports 

The Irish Refugee Council Housing Team helps people who have received status to realise their housing rights, offering advice and advocacy on social housing applications and access to HAP (Housing Assistance Payment). 

Further information: 
Irish Refugee Council Housing Service 
Phone: 01 764 58 54 
Email: housing@irishrefugeecouncil.ie 

Crosscare Housing and Welfare supports people who are homeless or struggling to find accommodation, including migrants, EU and non-EU citizens. 

They provide:

• Information on rights and entitlements
• Advocacy where access to supports is delayed or denied 
• Clinics in Roma, Romainian, and Polish with interpreters 
• Appointments by phone, video, email, or in person

Further Information: 
Crosscare Housing and Welfare Supports 
Phone: 01 872 67 75
Email: housingandwelfare@crosscare.ie

Change to Accommodation Policy - Effective 10 November 2025 

From 10 November 2025, Ireland's accommodation policy for people fleeing the war in Ukraine has changed. 

Under the revised approach: 

• Newly arriving Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BoTPs) seeking State-provided accommodation will be accommodated for a maximum of 30 days in Designated Accommodation Centres (DACs). 
• During this period, residents will receive a reduced weekly allowance of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child, along with food, laundry, and integration supports. 
• On departure from DACs, they may apply for standard social welfare supports, subject to eligibility. 
• The focus during the 30-day stay will be an orientation and information supports, including guidance on accessing independent or pledged accommodation, employment, training, and entitlements. 

This change does not apply to: 

• Individuals already accommodated under the 90-Day policy
• Those currently availing of other State-supported accommodation

Further information:
Designated Accommodation Centres (DACS) - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Email queries: ukrainietempaccom@equality.gov.ie

Register of Pledges
The Irish Red Cross Register of Pledges manages offers of accommodation from the public for people fleeing conflict in Ukraine.

Monthly Webinar Series
The Irish Red Cross runs a monthly webinar series for Ukrainian guests on living in Ireland, available supports, and relevant updates.

Supoort and Information Page
Comprehensive support and guidance for Ukrainians in Ireland. 

Threshold 
Threshold provides information and advice on tenancy rights, eviction prevention, and rent issues.
Phone: 1800 454 454

Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
MABS offers free, confidential advice to help manage debt and budgeting issues, including rent and housing payments. 
Phone: 0818 07 2000

Longford Citizens Information Centre 

Provides free, confidential advice on housing, welfare, HAP, and rights for International Protection Applicants and Refugees.
Address: Level 1, Longford Shopping Centre, Longford Town, N39 X090
Phone: 0818 07 5890
Email: longford@citinfo.ie

Longford Women's Link

Supports women and families experiencing housing or welfare challenges, including domestic violence and advocasy.
Phone: 043 334 1511

Longford Community Resources

Provides family support and signposting to local housing and community services. 
Phone: 043 334 5555

Bridgeways Family Resource Centre (Ballymahon)

Offers advice, well-being support, and inclusion services for families.
Phone: 090 643 2691

Granard Family Resource Centre

Provides support and referrals for people at risk of homelessness or social inclusion.
Phone: 043 666 0977

Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP)

SICAP supports individuals and families at risk of social exclusion, including advice on housing, welfare, and employment.
For information on local SICAP supports, contact Longford Community Resources CLG info@lcrl.ie or phone 043 334 5555.