Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1305. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of households occupying international protection applicants in accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56320/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) does not provide a scheme or payment for homeowners to offer accommodation to International Protection (IP) applicants.
The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a scheme to pay a financial contribution for the hosting of Temporary Protection Beneficiaries from Ukraine, as provided in Part 2 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 and does not provide for the provision of material reception conditions for IP applicants.
As at the 7 January 2024, the total number of families residing in IPAS accommodation is 11,829. This represents 47% of all 26,473 IPAS residents.
The Government is committed to supporting all those seeking refuge in Ireland and the International Protection Procurement Service (IPPS) continues to explore all offers of accommodation for IP applicants in as far as it can. There remains an acute shortfall with respect to accommodation, and IPPS is working to bring further properties into use to ensure that all those who arrive in Ireland seeking shelter can be accommodated.
