Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
736. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department is involved in the resettlement plans for Afghani citizens following the takeover of the government of Afghanistan by the Taliban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42178/21]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that in response to the crisis in Afghanistan, approximately 330 places have been made available for humanitarian cases from Afghanistan through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Priority has been given to those working on human rights issues, including the rights of women, girls, and minorities, as well as those working with NGOs and European and international organisations.
The matter will be kept under review.
