International Protection

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Ceisteanna (518)

Emer Higgins

Ceist:

518. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of hotels that the State is currently utilising to accommodate Ukrainians and other international refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59381/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department as of 20 November is currently using approximately 250 hotels around the country to accommodate people fleeing the war in Ukraine and there are approximately 40 hotels accommodating applicants for International Protection.