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An ESRI analysis has found a lack of pathways for refugees hoping to access affordable housing along with overburdened frontline support workers in local authorities and homeless charities to be among the greatest barriers. In Clare at present, there are over 1,100 households availing of HAP, while last month the local authority was supporting 118 people here in emergency accommodation. But the a MidWest Migrant Rights Centre claims a lack of communication between IPAS and county councils is creating serious difficulties for refugees hoping to access housing. Doras CEO John Lannon says the situation is having a serious impact on the well-being of new arrivals and their families.