Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
505. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); when this will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2406/24]
View answerSince the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, my Department continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it. To date, over 100,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) have arrived in Ireland and approximately 75,000 of those have been referred to this Department seeking accommodation from the State.
Overseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who require it remains immensely challenging. Due to the urgent need to source accommodation, a broad range of accommodation types have been contracted, including hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, religious properties, accommodation operated by voluntary bodies and emergency accommodation.
All accommodation contracted by this Department is temporary in nature, and BOTPs are advised of this when requesting emergency accommodation.
With regard to the offer to which the Deputy refers, I am advised by my officials that they are liaising directly with your constituent and correspondence was sent on 17th January requesting further documentation. Until the same is received, the offer cannot be progressed by the appropriate team.
