Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
493. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for the delay in offering a contract to an organisation (details supplied) for accommodation offered to his Department for Ukrainian people fleeing the war [51948/23]
View answerIreland has responded to the largest displacement of people on the European continent since the Second World War. Since February 2022, as part of the Whole of Government response the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has worked extensively to support over 100,500 people who have sought temporary protection in Ireland in fleeing the war in Ukraine, over 80% of whom have sought State supported accommodation.
With regard to the offer to which the Deputy refers, I am advised by my officials that they are in regular contact with your constituent and have requested outstanding documentation required in order for this offer to proceed. Until the same is received, the offer cannot be progressed by the appropriate team.
