Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
329. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of all projects that required capital funding in progression through the emergency refurbishment (Ukraine) programme; and the amount provided in respect of the programme to date. [2570/24]
View answerThe Emergency Refurbishment (Ukraine) Programme is comprised of two delivery strands, one of which is focused on buildings in public ownership and the other which supports owners of private buildings to refurbish them to the appropriate standard as per guidelines from my Department. These guidelines are available on my Department's website at the following link; www.gov.ie/en/publication/44050-guidelines-for-temporary-accommodation-in-existing-buildings-for-those-fleeing-the-war-in-ukraine-single-persons-family-type-accommodation/
Other than contributing to staff resources in local authorities to support the programme and wider humanitarian response, my Department does not provide funding for privately owned buildings that are being refurbished to accommodate beneficiaries of temporary protection. In 2023, €3.7m was spent on buildings in the public strand. There are currently 18 projects within the public strand of the programme; these are at various stages, including some which are awaiting survey and therefore not yet approved for progression.
