Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
460. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a payment for accommodation will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62245/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. A further 17% increase in number of invoices processed was recorded in the past week, on top of the previous increase.
My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog before Christmas.
I am advised by my officials that a payment issued on 8 December in respect of the party referred to.
