Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2022
278. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 477 of 22 November 2022, when a payment (details supplied) will issue in respect of accommodation provided, in view of the substantial amount of money that it is owed and given that he had previously stated that the payment was in hand and would issue shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61549/22]
View answerOverseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who require it remains immensely challenging. Due to the urgent need to source accommodation, my Department has contracted in excess of 37,000 beds to accommodate Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in more than 650 settings including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels, commercial self-catering accommodation and certain other repurposed settings.
The Government is resolute in its solidarity and support for Ukraine, and huge efforts are being made to source facilities that will provide those arriving in Ireland with safety and shelter.
I am advised by my officials that a payment to the person referred to by the Deputy has been authorised and is set to be paid out by my Department this week.
I trust this information is of assistance.
