Poor broadband is one of the reasons Ukrainian refugees have not be housed in rural Waterford.
The majority of refugees who've arrived here, are staying in areas such as Tramore, Dungarvan and Waterford city.
Waterford Council's Housing Director Ivan Grimes says it's vital refugees can communicate with loved ones in Ukraine:
"One of the main reasons why we are looking at the more urban areas as opposed to rural areas is that one of the Department of Children requirements for accommodation is access to broadband.
"It's essential that they are able to communicate with their friends and family back in Ukraine.
"Broadband is considered to be almost top of the list in terms of requirements for accommodation."
Due to the lack of transportation services, it's also been deemed important to house people within walking distance of shops and other facilities.
Mr Grimes also says that from Monday week (April 25th), children staying at reception centres will be starting school:
"The guidance we're getting from the Department is that accommodation should be within reasonable distance of town centres. That's what we're focusing on.
"Because, obviously, you're talking about families here and they need to access services. So, from Monday week the children will be going into schools, hopefully, from those centres."
