Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 March 2022

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Ceisteanna (138, 139)

Thomas Gould

Ceist:

138. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of addiction recovery housing beds intended for use for Ukrainian refugees. [16842/22]

Thomas Gould

Ceist:

139. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if any addiction rehabilitation or detox beds will be used for Ukrainian refugees. [16843/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together.

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is responsible for the provision of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees who do not have access to private accommodation. As of 28th March, over 8,000 refugees have been provided with accommodation.

The Government is stepping up the provision of additional accommodation in:

- Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs;

- Accommodation pledged by the general public, which is being assessed for suitability;

- State-owned or private properties which may be suitable for short-term accommodation;

- Religious properties; and

- Local authority community facilities.

All accommodation options are being considered in the context of the evolving situation.

I am not aware of any plans to use residential drug treatment facilities for the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees.

Question No. 139 answered with Question No. 138.