Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023
458. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to explain why the owners of a premises (details supplied) have not received any money for housing beneficiaries of temporary protection, despite housing them for over a year now; exactly what measures need to be taken to ensure the owners are paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52941/23]
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 100,700 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 accommodation to which the Deputy refers, I am advised by my officials that they are in contact with this provider and have requested outstanding documentation required in order for their situation to be regularised. Once the required documentation is received, any outstanding payments due can then issue.
