Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
523. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding accommodation for a Ukrainian family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32666/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is focused on providing short term accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. A high volume of people have sought short-term temporary accommodation to date.
Where contracts with accommodation providers are ending, our Department undertakes to offer alternative accommodation for those beneficiaries of temporary protection who continue to be in need of assistance. However, while we will endeavour to offer alternative accommodation in the region in which those affected are currently accommodated, this is not always possible. We cannot guarantee the standard or location of an alternative offer of temporary accommodation at this time, as this is dependent on availability and demand. We encourage those wishing to remain in their current locality to engage with the Local Authority to assess the possibility of finding accommodation in the community if possible.
We make every effort to inform those affected of the arrangements for onward placements when they are known.
