Defence Forces personnel constructing the tent camp at Gormanstown. Image: Irish Defence Forces Defence Forces personnel constructing the tent camp at Gormanstown. Image: Irish Defence Forces IRISH DEFENCE FORCES soldiers are building a large tent village for Ukrainian refugees in Gormanstown Camp, but it is hoped that it will be used only as a last resort.
A Defence Forces spokesperson said that the tents will only be used in a scenario where hotels and other facility spaces have run out. “All accommodation options are being considered in the context of the evolving situation,” a Defence Forces spokesperson added. DCEDIY has said it has, as of Friday, secured 2,773 long term hotel rooms, with additional short term room capacity also available. The department also said that number is increasing at a steady pace.