Danny Healy-Rae
Ceist:121. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34778/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 June 2022
Ceisteanna (121)
Freagraí scríofa
In accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive implemented in March, people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been granted the status to avail of the supports and services, including income supports and employment services, provided by my Department. This means that they can work in Ireland and access social services and the full range of social welfare supports.
A fast-track approach in processing the social welfare supports is in place which includes a simplified decision-making process for income supports and quick processing of Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) to allow access to public services that will be provided to them.
As at 26th June 2022 PPSNs have been issued to some 40,300 people. Income support is being paid to some 19,979 people in respect of 34,875 beneficiaries. The rate of income support being paid to each person varies according to the scheme the person is eligible for, the persons individual circumstances -for example engagement in part-time employment - and the number of dependents, if any, a person may have.
Responsibility for the provision of accommodation and costs associated with that provision is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
I trust that this clarifies the position for the Deputy.