Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2022
115. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the details of the weekly allowance that is being paid to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56791/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is committed to providing people fleeing the war in Ukraine, who have been granted Temporary Protection status, the supports and services they need. Under the Temporary Protection Directive, people displaced from Ukraine are entitled to the full range of welfare supports on the same basis as any Irish citizen.
This means they can apply for and if eligible receive a relevant social welfare payment including, jobseeker's payments, pensions, child benefit, and rent supplement.
A fast-track approach in processing these supports is in place which includes quick processing of Personal Public Service Numbers, and a simplified income support decision-making process.
The priority for my Department is to pay the most appropriate social welfare payment as quickly as possible. The appropriate scheme and rate of payment for each person depends on their individual circumstances.
