Information for International Protection Applicants
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) provides accommodation and services for people applying for International Protection.
For more information on IPAS see: Home - IPAS or you can email: ipasinbox@justice.ie
Information for Ukrainians
State-Provided Accommodation
There are different state-provided accommodation options for Ukrainians depending on when you arrived in Ireland and registered for temporary protection. The Irish Government announced changes to these housing supports in May 2026. Further details about these changes are available in Ukrainian and Russian at the following link:
Offer A Home
Carlow County Council has no accommodation available under the Offer A Home scheme and we do not expect to receive further offers during 2026/2027, in light of the above Government announcements.
Rent Supplement
If you can find your own private rented accommodation and are unable to meet the cost of rent from your own income, you may be eligible for the Rent Supplement payment through the Department of Social Protection:
Citizen Information - Rent Supplement