Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2023
132. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if County Donegal is still under review in relation to accommodating the needs of additional Ukrainian refugees; and if not, if it is now open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3526/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is procuring and allocating accommodation in County Donegal for the purposes of providing shelter to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. My Department did respect a request from the Local Authority in Donegal to introduce a pause on allocating Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in the aftermath of the tragedy in Creeslough with services focused on the response at that time. The pause was lifted some weeks ago and officials in the procurement division within my Department are engaging with Donegal County Council in regard to accommodation.
I wish to thank the many individuals, volunteers, community groups and the Local Authority in Co. Donegal who have contributed so much as part of the humanitarian response to welcoming those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
