In April 2024, creaking under the severe strain of increasing numbers of people seeking protection in Ireland, the Department of Equality turned to the commercial office sector to plug a refugee accommodation shortfall. A range of companies expressed interest in answering the call with plans to convert office blocks and other facilities in the capital.  The department was interested in several properties, with lucrative contracts on the cards pending refurbishment works. Agreements were drawn up and work got underway on several properties. Millions of euro were spent to make them accommodation-ready.  By the time many of the works were underway…

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