Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2022
57. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the total admissions to the Irish Refugee Protection Programme since its inception, including when the next group of refugees from Jordan and Lebanon are expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15312/22]
View answerAs you may know, the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) was established in 2015. Since then to the end of 2021, a total of 3,320 people have been brought in through IRPP.
404 Afghans were brought to Ireland under IRPP in 2021 and 48 Afghans and 3 Libyans in 2022.
Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine it is difficult to estimate when the next group of refugees from Jordan and Lebanon are expected but a provisional arrival date has been set for May. The number of arrivals has not yet been finalised. A pre-selection process will take place in Lebanon next week to brief the next group of refugees on arrangements for their move to Ireland.
