Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
116. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in receipt of the accommodation recognition payment in County Clare; if this number is increasing or decreasing based on the 2022 figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14972/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Accommodation Recognition Payment is administered by my Department on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. It is available to individuals hosting people who are beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who have fled the conflict in Ukraine. The rate of payment increased from €400 per calendar month to €800 per calendar month with effect from 1st December 2022.
As at 22nd March 2023 the Accommodation Recognition Payment is being paid to 133 recipients with an address in County Clare in respect of 137 host properties in County Clare. The figure at the end of 2022 was 80 properties.
I trust that this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
