Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1457. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an application (details supplied); when the applicant will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38864/23]
View answerIreland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-government humanitarian response to assist over 92,000 arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine that have been granted temporary protection, approximately 80% of whom have sought accommodation from this Department.
Overseeing 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 49,000 beds to accommodate Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in more than 800 settings including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels, commercial self-catering accommodation and certain other repurposed settings.
With regard to the offer to which the Deputy refers, I am advised that one of my officials will directly contact your constituent in the coming weeks to discuss potential next steps.
My Department continues to assess and review all accommodation offers received on an ongoing basis as to their suitability to meet the needs of BOTPs.
