The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration continues to work as part of the whole-of-Government response to the war in Ukraine 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 the people in question to make longer term independent arrangements.
Council Directive 2001/55/EC (the Temporary Protection Directive) is an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of persons. It requires, among other things, that eligible applicants are supplied with necessary and accessible documentation and information on additional supports.
I am advised by my officials that the use of the facilities to which the Deputy refers is of a high standard and complies with our obligations under the Temporary Protection Directive. The Directive in question does not set out any standards with regard to such facilities or reporting obligations with regard to such properties.
The Deputy may wish to note that under the Directive, there are reporting requirements to the Commission with regard to “data concerning the number of persons enjoying temporary protection and full information on the national laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the implementation of temporary protection.”
My Department regularly reports on the numbers of persons granted temporary protection. Weekly statistical reports are provided at www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/publications/accommodation-of-beneficiaries-of-temporary-protection-botps/.
