International Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2022

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Ceisteanna (234)

Gerald Nash

Ceist:

234. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position in relation to the issue of payments by the State to families who are hosting refugees from Ukraine under the Red Cross accommodation scheme; the estimated overall full-year cost of such a scheme; the amount that each host family will be allocated under the scheme per month; when the scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21431/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

My Department is focused on providing accommodation where requested to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Over 16,500 people have been provided with International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation to date.

Properties were pledged through the Irish Red Cross Portal on a voluntary basis, and the generous response from the public to this appeal is much appreciated. While there are presently no financial supports for people offering pledged accommodation, the matter is being kept under review by Government.