The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) has been contacted by 85 healthcare workers living in Direct Provision who are looking to move out.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that these asylum seekers can now apply for temporary accommodation under a scheme for healthcare workers.
Most work in nursing homes and are concerned about continuing to share bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens with other residents.
Groups that work with, and represent asylum seekers, including the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, the IRC and Sanctuary Runners have been raising concerns about Covid-19 spreading in these settings for a number of weeks.