Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
417. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total costs arising from refugees from Ukraine in 2022, including accommodation, assistance payments, health benefits, additional staffing and administration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49397/23]
View answerI am advised by my officials that the total expenditure in 2022 by my Department on the Ukraine crisis since the Russian invasion in February 2022 is €522 m. Of this, approx. €430m was on DCEDIY-provided accommodation alone. Further costs included the operation of the CityWest transport hub, Local Authority accommodation, pledged supports, transport, facilities management and staff costs. Staffing costs for DCEDIY’s Ukraine Division in 2022 was approximately €1.8m.
While my Department holds responsibility for the provision of immediate temporary accommodation, other Departments and Agencies are also involved in the whole of government response to this crisis which is coordinated by the Department of Taoiseach. The Deputy might address the matters relating to the assistance of payments and health benefits to the relevant Departments.
