Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
306. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees settled here under the Irish refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6626/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 10 September 2015, as part of Ireland's response to the migration crisis in central and southern Europe, the Government established the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). Under this programme, the Government committed to accepting up to 4,000 people into the State, through a combination of the EU Relocation Programme (established by two EU Council Decisions in 2015 to assist Italy and Greece) and the UNHCR-led refugee Resettlement Programme, which is currently focussed on resettling refugees from Lebanon. To date, a total of 2,251 people have arrived in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. Preparations are currently underway to bring the latest group of refugees from Lebanon who were selected in a mission in October 2018.
