Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022
48. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the employment options available to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland on a short, medium and long-term basis; and if his attention has been drawn to any delays in the issuing of work permits. [18420/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the response to the displacement of persons in Ukraine, temporary protection has been granted to Ukrainian citizens in accordance with Section 60 of the International Protection Act, the Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC) and Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 of 4 March 2022. The implementing decision applies from 24 February to those who have fled Ukraine as a result of the war following the Russian invasion.
The operation of the Temporary Protection Directive is the responsibility of the Department of Justice.
This temporary protection permission will allow individuals covered to reside in Ireland for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of such permission being extended for further periods. The granting of temporary protection will include a range of entitlements individuals may wish to avail of, including the entitlement to seek employment or self-employment and vocational training education activities in Ireland.
Individuals covered by the Temporary Protection Directive will not be subject to the employment permits legislation and criteria and will not be required to secure an employment permit in order to take up employment.
The Department of Justice have provided a FAQ document which provides the most up to date arrangements for Ukrainian Citizens and their Family members wishing to travel to Ireland which will be updated by the Department of Justice on an ongoing basis as the arrangements and developments change: www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-for-ukraine-nationals-and-residents-of-ukraine/.
