Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
373. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on an application submitted by Mayo County Council for a building (details supplied) as suitable accommodation for Ukrainians arriving in Ireland; and when his Department expects to make a decision on this application. [37750/22]
View answerAs part of the Government's on-going response to the humanitarian challenges arising as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine, my Department is leading efforts to refurbish vacant buildings suitable for use as multi-occupancy accommodation, in partnership with local authorities. In cases where vacant buildings identified as part of the initial request to local authorities do not require, or are not suitable for, refurbishment, they have been notified to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for appropriate follow-up, which I understand is the case in this instance.
