Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
384. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that payment to a commercial premises housing Ukrainian refugees (details supplied) is still outstanding; if an indication can be given as to when payment will be made; the reason for the delay with this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/23]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on meeting the immediate, temporary accommodation needs of those fleeing the conflict.
My Department is focused on the immediate, short-term accommodation needs of those who have fled here. To date, more than 76,000 people have arrived in Ireland and just in excess of 63,000 of those have been referred to this Department seeking accommodation from the State.
I am advised by my officials that invoices have been presented to my Department from the accommodation mentioned in the Details Supplied. My officials are engaging with the provider to establish further particulars of the service provided, after which any payments due will issue.
