The Department of Integration has said over 80 asylum seekers will be moved out of tented accommodation in Co Clare over the next 24 hours.
It follows criticism of the conditions the men have been housed in, particularly given sub-zero temperatures over recent nights.
It is understood that a number of them will be moved to new locations later today, with the remainder likely to be transferred to alternative accommodation tomorrow.
Clare County Council said that it is assisting the Department of Children and Integration to identify additional temporary accommodation for asylum seekers who are being housed in tents at Knockalisheen.
A total of 13 tents are located on the grounds of the Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre, close to Meelick. Each can accommodate up to eight people.
Separately, the department said those who were in tents are no longer staying there overnight and have been moved as an emergency measure into the recreation areas of the centre.
The department said it is providing accommodation for unprecedented numbers of international protection applicants.
Currently, 17,648 people are in State-provided accommodation as well as 46,060 Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.
It has reiterated there is a shortage of available accommodation, particularly for international protection applicants.
In a statement, it said the accommodation shortage has required the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to use "all available forms of accommodation over the past months".
Reporting: Pat McGrath and Ailbhe Conneely
