Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The temporary protection directive falls under the Minister for Justice. Discussions are ongoing at EU level regarding what will happen when temporary protection comes to an end in March 2025. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, is dealing with that. The Deputy asked what will happen to people who are here under the directive. Obviously, these discussions will take place at EU level and there will be a uniform approach throughout Europe. I suspect those in question will be able to apply through IPAS for status to remain here. That may be a possibility. I am not saying it will happen, but it is a possibility. Some of them will have set up family here. Some people are contributing and we will be glad to keep them at that stage. It is something we can consider down the road.