Midlands Still Without Vacant Home Officers

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The post has been filled in 18 local authorities in the country.

Local authorities in the midlands are still without a vacant home officer.

The position, which is responsible for identifying vacant properties to accommodate refugees, has been filled in 18 counties, according to the Irish Times.

The post has been left unfilled in 13 County Councils in the country, including Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

Over 30,000 people have come to Ireland, seeking to escape the war in Ukraine, with 266 new arrivals coming every week.

Offaly Councillor John Leahy says despite the local authority not filling the position, most of the work is done:

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