Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
697. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if, in light of the shortage of IPAT accommodation and instances of refugees sleeping rough, if his Department has considered the use of the disused SIPTU office building on the South Circular Road. [24562/23]
View answerThe International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is providing accommodation to 20,485 people seeking refuge in Ireland. Since January 2022 IPAS have brought 143 properties into use to ensure that all those who arrive in Ireland seeking shelter can be accommodated.
As at close of business on 18 May 2023, 523 international protection applicants (IPAs) were awaiting an offer of accommodation.
IPAS is responding to an offer of accommodation made in respect of the property mentioned on South Circular Road. The proposal is currently being reviewed to determine its suitability for same.
