Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am representing Deputy Phelan and I have not spoken on these issues previously, so if my questions are not in order, I am happy to get an answer somewhere else. I am trying to understand the reason for this legislation. I compliment the Minister on all the work she has been doing and the way we are dealing with Ukrainians. I also commend the tremendous work being done by local authorities. This is a significant change for people who are fleeing Putin and his likes. I accept that we have done a fantastic job. I also acknowledge that the vast majority of these people are women and children. I am just asking why it is happening now. The Minister referred to different European regulations relating to Ukrainians in other countries. Is it in order to ask for a summary of what happens? Can we get a summary or paper analysis of it and the expectation of change? We have been extremely welcoming of Ukrainians. I support that, but this is a significant change and I am trying to understand the reason for it. Is there a question about timelines? If I am in State-provided accommodation, do I have to get out of it after a certain time? How temporary or permanent is it?