Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
459. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason an offer of accommodation for Ukrainian families has been declined by his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3728/24]
View answerSince the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it. To date, over 100,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) have arrived in Ireland and approximately 75,000 of those have been referred to my Department seeking accommodation from the State.
My Department is conscious of the need to ensure quality in all accommodation contracted, while also providing shelter and safety urgently to those who need it. In considering offers, my Department takes into account a range of factors such as accommodation suitability, rates, capacity and amenities.
With regard to the offer to which the Deputy refers, I am advised by my officials that this offer was not progressed as it did not meet essential criteria.
