Immigration Policy

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Questions (484)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

484. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection on foot of the new rules for Ukrainians living in State accommodation, what steps are being taken to address current waiting times for emergency social welfare and social welfare appeals in order to ensure that the approximately 27,000 people who are affected will not be exposed to extreme hardship when the changes come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29571/24]

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Minister for Social Protection

To ensure Ireland’s approach to supporting people covered by the Temporary Protection Directive is sustainable, equitable and in line with that of our European Union partners, the Government agreed in May 2024 that Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in state-provided serviced accommodation, where food and utilities are provided, should receive the same level of payment regardless of when they arrived.

Officials from my Department and from the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are liaising on the operational arrangements to give effect to this change.