Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
598. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Social Protection if those who have fled Ukraine to avoid the war but did so ahead of the EU Temporary Protection Directive will be eligible to access payments from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14192/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCertification under the Temporary Protection Directive is a matter for the Department of Justice.
The Department of Justice is working to put in place the practical arrangements to provide letters to people who arrived in Ireland prior to 9 March, when permission letters started to issue at Dublin Airport, as soon as possible. The arrangements will be communicated widely and people should be advised to continue to visit the Department of Justice website and the Irish Immigration website for regular updates.
In relation to income support, the Department of Social Protection will apply a common sense approach and, where required, people will be supported through Supplementary Welfare Allowance with the appropriate financial assistance.
I hope this clarifies the issue for the Deputy.
