Francis Noel Duffy
Ceist:1236. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a hotel (details supplied) is hosting Ukrainian refugees. [43095/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1236)
Freagraí scríofa
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February, and the invoking of the temporary protection Directive by the European Union shortly afterwards, my Department has worked intensively as part of the cross-governmental response to the Ukraine crisis.
The operational challenges brought about by responding to the conflict are significant. Our country has never experienced an influx of displaced persons like the one that we have seen over the past months. The Department’s role is focused on the immediate, short-term accommodation needs of those who have fled here.
To date, Ireland has welcomed over 45,000 people who have fled conflict in Ukraine into the country since the end of February and has provided accommodation to more than 35,000.
Overseeing provision of accommodation on this scale during this timeframe for all those who require it remains immensely challenging. Due to the urgent need to source accommodation, a broad range of accommodation types have been contracted, including emergency accommodation.
I can confirm to the Deputy that a portion of the accommodation identified by the Deputy is currently hosting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection from Ukraine on behalf of my Department.
I trust this information is of assistance.