I propose to take Questions Nos. 631 and 632 together.
Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (DJHAM) continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response with a focus on providing access to emergency temporary accommodation to those fleeing the conflict who request it, in line with Government policy. This supports Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection to make longer term independent arrangements if they decide to remain in Ireland for the duration of the Temporary Protection Directive.
All accommodation contracted by this Department is temporary in nature and subject to change, and people are advised of this when requesting access to temporary accommodation.
The property to which the Deputy refers has been providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine since 2023. I am informed that there has been a recent change in ownership of the property. There is no change of use required, as this property continues to provide accommodation to the people with Temporary Protection fleeing the war.
I would also like to confirm for the Deputy that my department has not purchased this property.
Details of payments made to specific providers for specific locations are not publicly supplied by my Department as such details are commercially sensitive. However, the Deputy may wish to note that payments over €20,000 to suppliers of the Department generally, including accommodation providers, are periodically published officially. The most recent figures are published at: www.gov.ie/en/collection/dfdadb-department-of-children-and-youth-affairs-purchase-orders-for-20000-o/
