BREAKING: Modular homes in Tipperary for Ukrainian war victims will be handed over today

A Department spokesperson hopes the project will be of benefit to both families fleeing the war and the local community

placeholder image — A Department spokesperson hopes the project will be of benefit to both families fleeing the war and the local community

Site is at Heywood Road in Clonmel

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has confirmed that the OPW will hand over the development of modular homes at Heywood Road, Clonmel to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the accommodation of those seeking temporary protection as a result of the war in Ukraine today, Thursday.

A spokesperson at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has stated, "From next week colleagues in the Ukraine team at the Department will work with IOM (International Organisation for Migration) to place families in the homes.

"As my role is now complete, the ongoing contact for the management of Heywood Road will be Tuath Housing Body. Contact details will be provided to Tipperary County Council. Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration will continue to engage with Tuath.

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"I would like to thank all those who engaged on this project, which I hope will be of benefit to both families fleeing the war and the local community".