Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
700. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a property (details supplied) in County Clare is being acquired by the International Protection Accommodation Service to accommodate refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24746/23]
View answerThe International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is providing accommodation to 20,485 people seeking refuge in Ireland. Since January 2022 IPAS have brought over 140 properties into use to ensure that all those who arrive in Ireland seeking protection can be accommodated.
IPAS is responding to an offer of accommodation made in respect of a hotel in Scariff, Co. Clare. IPAS has been engaging with the provider of this property and discussions are at an advanced stage. It is anticipated that this property can be brought into use in the near future to provide accommodation to international protection applicants.
