The Department of Integration has said that it has found an additional site for the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally, Co Laois.
It is working with the operators of the Electric Picnic to re-use high-quality tented structures after the festival finishes.
The tents will be used to accommodate refugees from next Wednesday after the structures are moved to a nearby site with capacity for up to 750 people, though it will not be used to capacity initially.
The department said that the accommodation will be used for a six-week period.
It said the units will be configured to ensure normal standards of emergency accommodation apply and will be suitable for families for a short period. Supports and security will be provided on site.
A briefing note was prepared for local TDs and other elected representatives in Laois-Offaly.
It said that the ongoing situation remains "extremely challenging" and that the recent increase in the rate of arrivals from Ukraine had placed the accommodation system under intense pressure.
Services for those staying in tents include hot meals, laundry facilities and indoor and outdoor recreation spaces.
Facilities include serviced showers and toilets, and indoor and outdoor dining facilities.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin warned that the plight of Ukrainian refugees is being used by Russia as a tool of warfare.
Mr Martin said that the current challenging situation is the result of the "appalling war" being waged on the civilian population of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Speaking in Oxford, where he was attending a conference of the British Irish Association, he insisted that Ireland will be able to cope, adding that all EU states are facing similar pressures.
"What we are witnessing here is the weaponisation of migration as a tool of warfare. It's reprehensible . But we as democracies have to stand up to this," Mr Martin said.
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Ukrainian refugees to be housed in tented accommodation from next week
In a statement, the Department of Integration said there had been an increase in the number of people fleeing the war in Ukraine over the summer months.
More than 10,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since 1 May, an average of around 650 people per week.
While 7,000 extra beds have been sourced, "there remains a significant shortfall in accommodation for those fleeing Ukraine for the coming weeks".
"Due to this significant shortfall, it is expected that from next week, tented accommodation will be used for new arrivals from Ukraine," the department said.
With additional reporting by Tommy Meskill
