Neale Richmond
Ceist:1142. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Ukrainian refugees who have availed of rent supplement by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30557/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
Ceisteanna (1142)
Freagraí scríofa
The 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. It plays a key role in supporting families and individuals in private rented accommodation. The scheme was providing support to 11,295 recipients at the end of May 2022.
Rent Supplement is available on a flexible basis to support those availing of temporary protection in Ireland and who wish to access private rented accommodation. There are 45 such households currently being supported with Rent Supplement. In total, 48 households have availed of the support since the measure came into operation in February 2022.
Table 1 shows the number of recipients who have availed of Rent Supplement support, under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, by county to date.
Table 1 - The number of recipients who have availed of support under the EU Temporary Protection Directive by county to date.
|
County |
No. of Recipients |
|
Cavan |
2 |
|
Cork |
4 |
|
Donegal |
2 |
|
Dublin |
8 |
|
Kerry |
4 |
|
Kildare |
8 |
|
Leitrim |
6 |
|
Limerick |
2 |
|
Louth |
2 |
|
Mayo |
1 |
|
Meath |
2 |
|
Waterford |
3 |
|
Wexford |
1 |
|
Wicklow |
3 |
|
Total |
48 |
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.