Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
561. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are being provided in an area (details supplied) by his Department to persons in the community who have fled from Ukraine; if this will include holistic supports to children and young persons who may need specialist supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/22]
View answerTo date more than 10,000 of those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine who have arrived in Ireland have been referred to the International Protection Accommodations Service (IPAS) for accommodation.
The Government is committed to delivering a whole of Government, humanitarian response to people fleeing the war in Ukraine and seeking protection in Ireland.
My Department is liaising with all relevant departments and agencies to ensure that there is joined up support for refugees from Ukraine who need it in communities across the country. This includes the provision of supports to children and young people, including in relation to childcare and access to education.
