Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
138. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection her Department’s strategy to assist recently arrived Ukrainian nationals to pay for private accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is responsible for meeting the immediate and short-term accommodation needs of persons availing of protection in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.
Rent supplement is a short-term income support which is means-tested and plays a key role in supporting families and individuals in private rented accommodation. The scheme was providing support to 11,771 recipients at the end of April 2022.
Rent Supplement is available on a flexible basis to support those availing of temporary protection in Ireland. There are 17 households currently being supported with Rent Supplement since the measure came into operation in February 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
