Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1348. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of residents at a location (details supplied), broken down by gender, relationship status and the number who are children, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56777/23]
View answerIreland is now accommodating over 101,000 people between those fleeing Ukraine and International Protection (IP) applicants. This includes almost 75,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the State and over 26,000 IPAs currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation.
The Government is committed to supporting all those seeking refuge in Ireland. The State has a legal obligation to assess the claims of those who seek International Protection, and in that time, to provide accommodation and supports in line with the Recast Reception Conditions Directive (SI 230 of 2018), to those that require it.
Two Gateway, East Wall is a mixed purpose centre and is accommodating single adults, couples and families with children.
As at 7th January, there are 479 people, including 71 children, residing in Two Gateway, East Wall.
