Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
1670. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of instances to date where a contract with providers of accommodation for people fleeing the war in Ukraine has been terminated where a breach of contractual obligations was identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74909/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department aims to ensure that our portfolio of accommodation meets the evolving needs of the State’s response to the Ukraine Crisis.
Since early 2024, many beneficiaries of the temporary protection have moved from their State provided accommodation. As a result, my Department continues to consolidate and rationalise its Ukraine accommodation portfolio to ensure greater compliance with standards and better value for money.
My Department is making decisions to end commercial contracts, in accordance with contractual terms and conditions agreed with providers, on the basis of financial, administrative or other accommodation management reasons.
Some contracts are ending due to the reduced need overall. This allows the property to return to tourism, student or private use.
Some contracts are ending due to compliance concerns or where the rates and capacity could not be agreed with the provider. Compliance concerns arise when a provider is not meeting the required standards of service. They might include health, safety and wellbeing concerns for residents, incorrect charges by providers or unregulated secondary properties, among others.
In accordance with agreed contractual terms and conditions there is a no-fault 30-day termination clause which is available to both the provider and the Department.
Some providers choose to terminate their contract with the Department and return to original or alternative use.
In 2024, approximately 420 contracts with providers of accommodation for people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been terminated, with a further 195 contracts terminated in 2025. My Department does not specify exact reasons for each termination, and in some cases more than one of the factors outlined above might arise in respect of an individual centre.
Further information is available on our website: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/news/accommodation-centres-returning-to-original-or-alternative-use/
