Pádraig Rice
Ceist:692. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 June 2026
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The Government have approved the phase out of State-funded accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine who arrived pre–March 2024 and have been in receipt of accommodation on an ongoing basis.
Ireland’s state-funded accommodation model for people from Ukraine is in excess of that offered across the EU and is in excess of what is available to other people living in Ireland.
The changes to the accommodation model will be introduced on a phased basis, with information and support provided to residents.
Ongoing supports for people with particular circumstances that would make it difficult for them to manage in independent accommodation will be provided.
Individuals will be asked to self-declare their need for continued accommodation and provide evidence to support such a requirement, by providing documentary evidence of their circumstances.
Further information can be found at Ukraine Updates (EN) and all updates will be published here in due course.
Those granted Temporary Protection are entitled to make their own private arrangements for accommodation through their own means, using supports provided by the Department of Social Protection or by asking their Local Authority or Irish Red Cross for hosted accommodation.
Those wishing to avail of hosted accommodation in any given area should contact the Local Authority in that area or the Irish Red Cross. The Irish Red Cross can be contacted by email at migrationcrisis@redcross.ie or by phoning 1800 753 343. Details regarding the Offer a Home scheme can be found under www.offerahome.ie.
It is also possible to explore private rented accommodation with the assistance of Rent Supplement, if eligible. Rent Supplement is a means-tested payment administered by the Department of Social Protection to help meet the cost of private rented accommodation. The local Department of Social Protection office may be able to provide further information relating to Rent Supplement. Contact details for the local offices can be found on gov.ie (Intreo centres and local branch offices)