Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
471. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total cost of delivering each temporary modular unit; the number of temporary modular units being delivered and the total cost of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11180/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra482. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of the provision of a modular unit for Ukrainian people, including the cost of construction, installation and complete finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11588/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 482 together.
As the Deputy will be aware since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, 60151 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection have sought refuge in Ireland and are being provided with accommodation from the State.
In response to the crisis, the Government has sought to provide a range of accommodation solutions. As part of this considerable national effort, the Government has approved the construction of 700 rapid build homes on state owned land, which will aim to provide accommodation to 2800 individuals in family units.
The OPW is leading on the design, development and delivery of the programme. My Department is the Approving Authority for the Programme and has responsibility for the ownership of the homes and their future use.
The average cost of each of the rapid build homes is €145,000. This includes construction, transport and installation of the units.
Information on the full cost of the programme is currently subject to site enabling costs. Identification of sites to house the full 700 units is currently ongoing.
