Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2023
156. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a scheme (details supplied) will extend beyond March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46956/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Accommodation Recognition Payment Scheme, provided for under the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, is a tax-free monthly payment available to those providing accommodation to Ukrainians who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive since March 2022.
The scheme is linked to the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive and is currently due to end on 31 March 2024. On 28 September 2023, the Council of the European Union agreed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing the crisis in Ukraine from 4 March 2024 to 4 March 2025. In light of this, and in accordance with the governing legislation, I intend to make an Order to extend the scheme to the end of March 2025, subject to consultation with the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.
