Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
452. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if her Department helps fund the costs associated with repatriation for beneficiaries of temporary protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9713/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the activation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive is an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people by Russian aggression. Ireland participates in this EU measure, which is given legal effect under section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015. In September 2023, the European Council extended the Temporary Protection Directive until March 2025.
At this time there is no programme to assist returns for beneficiaries of temporary protection as the Directive remains activated and the circumstances which gave rise to its activation persist.
