Hundreds of refugees are due to be housed in Laois for six weeks.
The Integration Minister says he cannot rule out the further use of tented accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
It comes as tents are to be used to house hundreds of refugees for the next six weeks at Stradbally, Laois.
The influx of Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers into Ireland has led to a severe shortage of suitable accommodation.
Minister Roderic O'Gorman says the government is under pressure:
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