Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2023
331. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify the rules around Ukrainian refugees leaving Ireland for short periods to visit other countries where their family are being accommodated before returning to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6103/23]
View answerUkrainian nationals are no longer visa required to travel to or return to Ireland. Any beneficiary of Temporary Protection who has specific queries in relation to immigration matters can address them to:
UkraineSupportMailbox@justice.ie
Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who are availing of state provided accommodation should contact the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to proposed absences. Given the pressures on state provided accommodation I am advised that a short absence, of a maximum of 7 calendar days (within a 6-month period), may be facilitated. Further details of the policy applying can be found in the Absence Protocol for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection available at the following link
www.gov.ie/en/publication/f044b-ukraine-crisis-temporary-accommodation-team-policies/
Any beneficiary of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), who is receiving a payment from the Department of Social Protection (DSP), and intends to leave the State should inform the DSP of their intentions.
A full list of local DSP / Intreo offices can be found at the following link:
www.gov.ie/en/directory/category/e1f4b5-intreo-offices/#
It is open to any person to leave the State and those travelling are advised to check with the authorities of their intended destination as they may be subject to specific immigration requirements at their destination.
