credit card out, book a flight and fly to poland. reporter: per capita, the country of 5 million people has taken in more ukrainian refugees than many of its neighbors in western europe. the country says more than 27,000 have arrived so far. the united kingdom has had roughly the same number of refugees arrive despite having a population more than 13 times the size. but not all refugees in ireland received the royal treatment. the government has warned that resources are stretched. look, it s not ideal. it s not all the gold standard accommodation that we would like. but this is a crisis situation. most people are in hotels. some people are in more basic accommodation. yes, it is getting more difficult, particularly as it is clear now this war is not going to end any time soon. reporter: authorities have set up emergency camp beds in an arena in cork, they will repurpose student hopes and holiday homes. the government needs better