The Justice Minister says Government is working around the clock to look at every possible way of providing shelter for those fleeing war.
Simon Harris says Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman has asked Government departments to step up with any provision they can and that work's ongoing.
He also notes it's getting closer to the tourism season where people in the hotel business may wish to see some hotels return to tourism use.
Minister Simon Harris says student accommodation could house refugees during the summer:
