Ukraine War

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Questions (682)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

682. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if she will outline, notwithstanding the Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382, her plans to put in place a recording system of the number of Ukrainian refugees who have transferred or sought a transfer to Ireland from another EU Member State, having originally sought protection in that state; the country from which they transferred or sought a transfer; their reasons for doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39824/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I can advise the Deputy that under the Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, and who meet the criteria set out in that decision, are entitled to make an application for Temporary Protection in any Member State, including where they have previously received protection in another Member State.

Comprehensive data on the number of people who have applied for Temporary Protection in Ireland subsequent to having sought it elsewhere is not available. My Department has begun to collect information in this regard to aid our understanding and for information purposes.