Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1267. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Justice if a Ukrainian family that has moved to Ireland as refugees due to the ongoing war needs to produce documentation proving their status here in Ireland in order to rent a property to live in; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19924/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is a coordinated whole-of-Government response to support people arriving in Ireland who have fled the violence in Ukraine. Government Departments and services are working together to implement Ireland's commitments under the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC), which has been activated for the first time to grant temporary protection to displaced persons from Ukraine.
Those eligible for Temporary Protection (granted initially for one year, but renewable) will have immediate access to the labour market, social welfare and other State supports as necessary, including accommodation.
Any private rental agreements are a matter between the individual landlord and their tenant, however, the temporary protection permission letter issued by my Department may be shown as proof of their legal status in the State.
