Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1165. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that the doors of the Clondalkin Intercultural Centre remain closed; and if he will commit to re-opening the centre which is needed more than ever given the influx of persons from Ukraine. [21250/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is providing accommodation where requested to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Over 16,500 people have sought accommodation from the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) to date.
Clondalkin Intercultural Centre was part of South Dublin County Partnership which received funding under the Asylum Migration Integration Fund (AMIF) in 2017. It is my intention to run another call for proposals under AMIF in 2022, which South Dublin County Partnership, or Clondalkin Intercultural Centre could apply for.
Other funding streams for integration projects run by my Department include the Community Integration Fund, and the National Integration Fund, the next round of which is due to open for proposals in 2023.
